Pelusios castaneus

Pelusios castaneus

Scientific name	Pelusios castaneus
Descriptor	Schweigger
Year of description	1812
IUCN category (World)	NE
Family	Pelomedusidae
Genus	Pelusios

Introduction

Pelusios castaneus is a fresh water reptile from the Africa.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

Turtle
Size

25 - 29 cm
Longevity

15 year

Type

Turtle
Size

25 - 29 cm
Longevity

15 year

How to recognize Pelusios castaneus ?

Pelusios castaneus measures between 25 and 29 cm. This reptile is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

Sociability

solitary
Way of living

diurnal
Venomous

No
Diet

not specified

Pelusios castaneus is a reptile solitary naturally found close to the surface. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .

Although Pelusios castaneus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
Clutch size

6 - 20 eggs

Pelusios castaneus is a reptile ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No
Bite

Yes

This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.

Where to find it?

Origin

Africa

Countries

Angola Benin <span class="text__translation">Cameroon</span> Ivory Coast Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Equatorial Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Nigéria République démocratique du Congo République du Congo Sénégal Sierra Leone Togo

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

24 - 28 °C

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

Pelusios castaneus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

Poropanchax normani (ex. Aplocheilichthys) Procatopodidae

To go further

Species of the same family

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