Turkana mud turtle is a species of turtle endemic to Kenya.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Pleurodira |
| Family |
Pelomedusidae |
| Genus |
Pelusios |
| Scientific Name |
Pelusios broadleyi |
| Other Names |
Broadley’s mud turtle, Lake Turkana hinged terrapin |
| Color |
Ash with a bit of brown |
| Distribution |
Kenya |
| Habitat |
Lake Turkana |
| Diet |
Omnivorous |
| Predators |
Weasels, foxes, raccoons, skunks, snakes, crows, shrews |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
6 to 18 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
8 to 10 weeks |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
Turkana Mud Turtle Pictures Gallery
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Broadley’s Mud Turtle
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Lake Turkana Hinged Terrapin
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Pelusios Broadleyi
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Turkana Mud Turtle
