Psephochelys
Psephochelys is an extinct genus of turtle that lived during the Triassic period. Fossils of Psephochelys have been discovered in South Africa. The genus is known from a single species, Psephochelys mirabilis. The name Psephochelys derives from Greek words meaning "pebble turtle," likely referring to the appearance of its shell.
This ancient turtle is significant because it represents one of the earliest known members of the Chelonii,
The discovery of Psephochelys has provided valuable insights into the early evolutionary history of turtles, helping