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.
- Chinese Name
- 侧颈龟属
- English Name
- Helmeted Turtles
- Scientific Name
- Pelomedusa
- Rank
- Genus
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Helmeted Turtles currently includes 11 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.
Species
Arabian Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa barbata
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South African Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa galeata
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Eritrean Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa gehafie
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Kobe Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa kobe
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Neumann's Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa neumanni
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West African Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa olivacea
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Schweinfurth's Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa schweinfurthi
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Somalian Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa somalica
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Helmeted Turtle (sensu lato)
Pelomedusa subrufa (sensu lato)
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Helmeted Turtle (sensu stricto)
Pelomedusa subrufa (sensu stricto)
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Variable Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa variabilis