Genus / Testudines taxon

African Flapshell Turtles

Cyclanorbis

African Flapshell Turtles (Cyclanorbis) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Flapshell Turtles Subfamily, and 2 direct child taxa are currently listed here.

Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Cryptodira (CRYPTODIRA) > Softshell Turtles (TRIONYCHIA) > Softshell Turtles and Allies (TRIONYCHOIDEA) > Softshell Turtles (TRIONYCHIDAE) > Flapshell Turtles Subfamily (CYCLANORBINAE) > African Flapshell Turtles (Cyclanorbis). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.

African Flapshell Turtles plate reference
Plate page 370
Chinese Name
盘鳖属
English Name
African Flapshell Turtles
Scientific Name
Cyclanorbis
Rank
Genus

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African Flapshell Turtles currently includes 2 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.