AnAge entry for Pelusios castaneus

Classification (HAGRID: 03758)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Pelomedusidae
                    Genus: Pelusios
Species
Pelusios castaneus
Common name
West African mud turtle
Synonyms
Sternothaerus leachianus, Sternotherus derbianus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
41 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 551822
Animal Diversity Web
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 367368
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