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Podocnemis vogli, also known as the Savanna Side-necked Turtle, is a freshwater turtle native to South America. It’s one of the lesser-known species of the Podocnemis genus and is typically found in savanna-type ecosystems with slow-moving waters. Scientific Classification Common Names Savanna Side-necked TurtleVogl’s Side-necked Turtle Identification DescriptionThis turtle has an oval-shaped, slightly domed carapace…
Podocnemis unifilis, or the Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle, is a freshwater turtle found in South America. It’s easily recognized by the bright yellow spots on its head, especially in younger turtles. This species plays an important role in the ecosystem of the Amazon basin. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PodocnemisSpecies: Podocnemis unifilis…
Podocnemis sextuberculata, also known as the Six-tubercled Amazon River Turtle, is a freshwater turtle found mainly in the Amazon Basin. It’s named after the six bony projections on its shell, which help set it apart from other river turtles in the region. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PodocnemisSpecies: P. sextuberculata Common Names…
Podocnemis lewyana is a freshwater turtle found only in Colombia. It’s known for its smooth shell and gentle nature. Sadly, this species is now highly endangered due to human activities. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PodocnemisSpecies: P. lewyana Common Names Magdalena River TurtleColombian River Turtle Identification DescriptionThis turtle has a smooth, oval-shaped…
The Arrau turtle, Podocnemis expansa, is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world. It’s found in South America’s major river systems and is famous for its synchronized mass nesting events known as arribadas. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PodocnemisSpecies: Podocnemis expansa Common Names Arrau turtleGiant South American river turtleCharapa (locally…
Podocnemis erythrocephala, known for its striking red head, is a small freshwater turtle found in the Amazon basin. It lives mainly in blackwater rivers and has unique habits that set it apart from other South American turtles. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PodocnemisSpecies: P. erythrocephala Common Names Red-headed River TurtleRed-headed Amazon River…
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