物种 / 龟鳖目
阿拉伯侧颈龟
Pelomedusa barbata
The Arabian helmeted turtle is a recently described species from the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by long barbels under the chin. It belongs to the African helmeted turtle genus Pelomedusa.
分类路径：龟鳖目 (TESTUDINES) > 侧颈龟亚目 (PLEURODIRA) > 非洲侧颈龟总科 (PELOMEDUSOIDEA) > 非洲侧颈龟科 (PELOMEDUSIDAE) > 侧颈龟属 (Pelomedusa) > 阿拉伯侧颈龟 (Pelomedusa barbata)。顺这个路径能知道它在龟鳖目里属于哪个科、哪个属，方便和相近物种做对比。
- 中文名
- 阿拉伯侧颈龟
- 英文名
- Arabian Helmeted Turtle
- 拉丁学名
- Pelomedusa barbata
- 分类等级
- 物种
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Pelomedusa barbata
Trivia
Described in 2014. Type locality: Zinjibar, Abyan, Yemen. The long barbels are a key distinguishing feature from other Pelomedusa species.
Overview
The Arabian helmeted turtle is a recently described species from the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by long barbels under the chin. It belongs to the African helmeted turtle genus Pelomedusa.
Scientific Name
Pelomedusa barbata
Ecological Habits
Aquatic, inhabits temporary water bodies such as pools and streams in arid regions. During dry seasons, estivates buried in mud. Omnivorous, feeds on aquatic plants, insects, and small vertebrates.
Major Threats & Conservation
Threats: habitat degradation from agriculture and urbanization, water extraction, pollution. Not yet evaluated by IUCN but provisionally listed as Endangered by TFTSG. Conservation actions: monitoring, habitat protection.
Morphological Characteristics
Maximum SCL: male 21.6 cm, female 20.1 cm (up to 25.0 cm). Unique feature: two to three long barbels under the chin (etymology: barbata meaning 'bearded'). Carapace dark, typically with yellow margins.
Natural Distribution & Conservation Status
Distribution: Saudi Arabia (Asir, Al-Behah, Makkah, Jizan) and Yemen. Estimated AOO: 89,533 km², EOO: 257,579 km². IUCN Red List: Not Evaluated. TFTSG Provisional Red List: Endangered (2016).
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