African Helmeted Turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa)
The African Helmeted Turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa) is a freshwater turtle found in ponds and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa, listed Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- African Helmeted Turtle
- Scientific name
- Pelomedusa subrufa
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Ponds & rivers across sub-Saharan Africa
A tough, wide-ranging hunter known for cooperative behavior and surviving in temporary pools.