Podocnemis
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Podocnemis is a genus of aquatic turtles commonly known as South American River Turtles. The genus
consists of six species occurring throughout South America
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Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
consists of six species occurring throughout South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
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Species
- Podocnemis erythrocephala - Red-headed Amazon River turtleRed-headed Amazon River TurtleThe red-headed Amazon River turtle, red-headed river turtle or red-headed sideneck is a species of turtle in the Podocnemididae family.It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.-Source:...
- Podocnemis expansa - Arrau turtle
- Podocnemis lewyana- Magdalena River turtleMagdalena River TurtleThe Magdalena River turtle or Rio Magdalena River turtle is a species of turtle in the Podocnemididae family.It is endemic to Colombia.-Source:...
- Podocnemis sextuberculata - Six-tubercled Amazon River turtleSix-tubercled Amazon River TurtleThe six-tubercled Amazon River turtle or six-tubercled river turtle is a species of turtle in the Podocnemididae family.It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.- References :...
- Podocnemis unifilis - Yellow-spotted river turtleYellow-spotted river turtleThe Yellow-spotted river turtle is one of the largest South American river turtles. It can grow up to 45 cm long and weigh up to 8 kg. This species can be recognized by its black or brown oval carapace with distinctive low keels on the second and third scutes...
- Podocnemis vogli