It has been extremely difficult finding any clear diversification of Kinixys Zombensis(a full species) and it's sub species Kinixys zombensis Zuelensis. I was wondering if anyone out there has any olderdocumentation of South African journals or could lead me to a PDF on these species(sub species). All my South African contacts know the differences but can't substantiate an exact which one is which. Most of them run sanctuaries for abandoned or confiscated animals and do little field work. I know Zuelensis was classified a Sub species in 1930s. They're clearly is a distinct difference in size of the sub species K.Z.Zuelensis against K.Z.Zombensis.
Perhaps it's time to quit going to central and South America and do a eastern to South African field hearing trip.
These are the ones I have.
Both represent zombensis
Male
Female(don't have a current plastron shot of her)
Perhaps it's time to quit going to central and South America and do a eastern to South African field hearing trip.
These are the ones I have.
Both represent zombensis
Male
Female(don't have a current plastron shot of her)