The African leatherback mud turtle is a rare species of turtle. Recently, many friends want to know about it, so the editor has compiled some information about it, let's take a look !

IV. Distribution range

The African leatherback mud turtle is mainly distributed in Gabon, the Republic of Congo and the western part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

V. Habits

African leatherback mud turtles like to live in large rivers in tropical rain forests at higher altitudes, as well as in surrounding lakes, Ponds, puddles, wetlands, etc. During the dry season, they burrow into the sediment for aestivation.

6. Feeding habits

African leatherback mud turtles are omnivorous turtles, they have strong feeding habits and large food intake, generally insects , mollusks, crustaceans, shellfish, fish, amphibians for food.

Ps: They have a strong gregariousness and often cooperate in groups to drag small birds and reptiles into the water for food.

VII. Reproduction method

1. The reproduction method of the African leatherback mud turtle is oviparous. During the breeding period, the female turtle will find a suitable spawning place and dig out a Dirt pits with a depth equal to the length of their tortoise shells, so that the eggs can be protected from strong sunlight.

2. Female African leatherback mud turtles can lay 3-4 eggs per year, 1-9 eggs each time, and the hatching period of eggs is about 65-86 days. , the body color is darker.

Ps: When the eggs of the African leatherback mud turtle are laid, the outer surface will be covered with a relatively moist mucus. After the mucus is dried, the eggs will become very hard, which is not only waterproof, but also Prevents being eaten by insects.

8. Status of Race

It is understood that in the 1970s, African leatherback mud turtles were all the rage for a while. The loss of these species and the consumption of them and their eggs by local people has led to a rapid decline in their numbers and is now listed in CITES Appendix II.

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