Genus / Testudines taxon

Helmeted Turtles

Pelomedusa

Helmeted Turtles (Pelomedusa) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is African Side-necked Turtles, and 11 direct child taxa are currently listed here.

Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Side-necked Turtles (PLEURODIRA) > Afro-American Side-necked Turtles Superfamily (PELOMEDUSOIDEA) > African Side-necked Turtles (PELOMEDUSIDAE) > Helmeted Turtles (Pelomedusa). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.

Helmeted Turtles plate reference
Plate page 81
Chinese Name
侧颈龟属
English Name
Helmeted Turtles
Scientific Name
Pelomedusa
Rank
Genus

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Child taxa

Helmeted Turtles currently includes 11 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.