River turtle (8)

I believe the answer is:

terrapin

(Other definitions for terrapin that I've seen before include "Chelonian reptile" , "Partner I found for freshwater tortoise" , "temporary building" , "Hardback" , "Small freshwater turtle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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