What family does Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927) belong to?

Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927) (Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927)) belongs to the family Testudinidae, order null, in the kingdom Animalia. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927) is a animal in the Testudinidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Animalia

Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927)

Kinixys lobatsiana is a Southern African turtle species found in northern South Africa and southeastern Botswana.

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Family

Testudinidae

Genus

Kinixys

Order

Class

Testudines

About Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927)

Taxonomic Identity

Kinixys lobatsiana (Power, 1927) is a species of turtle.

Carapace Size

This turtle has an elongated, rather narrow carapace that reaches a maximum length of 16.7 centimetres (6.6 in).

Carapace Morphology

The carapace ranges from slightly domed to flattened, and bears a low, disrupted medial keel.

General Distribution

This species is endemic to Southern Africa, occurring in South Africa and Botswana.

Specific Distribution Range

It is specifically restricted to northern South Africa and southeastern Botswana.

Habitat and Elevation Range

In this region, it inhabits Acacia woodlands, Combretum woodlands, and bushveld, at elevations between 800 and 1,500 metres (2,600 and 4,900 ft) above sea level.

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