Serrated Hinged Terrapin

The serrated hinged terrapin (Pelusios sinuatus) is a species of turtle in the family Pelomedusidae. The species is native to East Africa and Southern Africa. There are two recognised subspecies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Serrated Hinged Terrapin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pelomedusa galeata
• Pelomedusa subrufa
• Podocnemis vogli
• Melanochelys trijuga
• Podocnemis expansa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Pelomedusidae

Genus

Pelusios

Species

Pelusios sinuatus

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