Congo River turtles

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turtle
gptkbp:activities diurnal
gptkbp:averageLifespan 50 years
gptkbp:behavior aquatic
gptkbp:breedingSeason wet season
in captivity
gptkbp:clutchSize 3-20 eggs
gptkbp:colors dark brown
camouflage
gptkbp:conservationEfforts vulnerable
endangered
protected areas
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Central_Africa
gptkbp:eggColor white
gptkbp:environmentalImpact herbivore
sensitive to changes
gptkbp:family Pelomedusidae
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives
gptkbp:geneticDiversity important for resilience
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Congo_River
freshwater
gptkbp:hasCitations basking
gptkbp:headlights keratin
flattened
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Congo River turtles
gptkbp:humanInteraction significant
gptkbp:is_a_route_for water retention
gptkbp:is_essential_for biodiversity indicator
gptkbp:launchDate low
emerge after 60-90 days
gptkbp:lifespan complex
gptkbp:localNames gptkb:Turtle_of_the_Congo
gptkbp:migration limited
gptkbp:nesting sandy beaches
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
crocodiles
large fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:African_mud_turtles
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest conservation biology
habitat preferences
gptkbp:scientificName Pelusios castaneus
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm
gptkbp:skin dark green
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
illegal trade
gptkbp:waterManagement warm waters