Serrated hinged terrapin
A species of Hinged terrapins, Also known as East african serrated mud turtle Scientific name : Pelusios sinuatus Genus : Hinged terrapins
Serrated hinged terrapin, A species of Hinged terrapins
Also known as:
East african serrated mud turtle
Scientific name: Pelusios sinuatus
Genus: Hinged terrapins
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Description
The serrated hinged terrapin (Pelusios sinuatus) is a species of turtles in the Pelomedusidae family. It is found in tropical East Africa in lakes and rivers. It can often be seen basking on logs, rocks or mud banks, or even on the backs of sleeping hippopotami. It eats water snails, soft-weed, and insects. It is the largest species in the genus Pelusios, with a carapace length of up to 55 cm. Females are larger than males....
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Serrated hinged terrapin or Serrated Hinged Terrapin are omnivorous in nature. Their diet predominantly consists of insects, crustaceans, worms, and mollusks. They also consume vegetation, incorporating aquatic plants and algae.
Appearance
Serrated hinged terrapin is a medium-sized turtle with a broadly oval, slightly domed carapace, and moderately large head. Its skin and carapace typically exhibit a plain dark olive-green color, while the plastron is slightly paler with random spots. Serrated hinged terrapin has powerful limbs adapted for swimming and digging. There is no drastic difference in appearance due to gender; however, males have slightly longer tails.
Behavior
Renowned for their distinctive shell shape and survival tactics, serrated hinged terrapin exhibits solitary nocturnal behavior, spending daylight hours concealed under vegetation or mud. As a semi-aquatic species, it demonstrates exceptional swimming and diving abilities for foraging. Adaption to ephemeral water bodies prompts serrated hinged terrapin to often migrate in search of favorable conditions.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
African side-necked turtles Genus
Hinged terrapins Species
Serrated hinged terrapin 
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