Reptile
Sahelian Flapshell Turtle
Cyclanorbis senegalensis · Trionychidae
Best monthsJan–Feb · Maymost records
Records2in 1 country
Most seen inBurkina Faso2 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
About
Sahelian Flapshell Turtle in brief
The sahelian flapshell turtle (Cyclanorbis senegalensis) is a reptile of the Trionychidae family — species of softshell turtle in the Trionychidae family.
In Burkina Faso it has 2 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and May and fall to their lowest in January and February.
Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Burkina Faso2 records · best May, Jan
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.