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The East African black mud turtle is a species of turtles in the Pelomedusidae family, traditionally found in eastern and southeastern Africa, including Madagascar. Nonindigenous populations exist on Mauritius Island, Glorieues ĂŽsles, and Diego Garcia. This species is commonly confused with ''Pelusios castaneus''.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jan 21, 2014. Captured Oct 6, 2013 10:33 in Unnamed Road, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
  • NIKON D90
  • f/7.1
  • 10/40000s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm