African softshell turtle (Trionyx triunguis). This species inhabits fresh water and brackish habitats in Africa (larger parts of East, West and Middle

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African softshell turtle (Trionyx triunguis). This species inhabits fresh water and brackish habitats in Africa (larger parts of East, West and Middle Africa) and the Near East (Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey) Can reach meters in lrngth and up to 50Kg. Photographed in the Alexander River in Israel

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Size: 3504px × 2336px
Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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