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The Pleurodira turtles are currently restricted to freshwater habitats in the Southern Hemisphere, largely to Australia, South America, and Africa. Within the Pleurodira, three living families are represented: Chelidae , also known as the Austro-South American side-necked turtles, the Pelomedusidae , also known as the African mud terrapins, and ...
The Argentine snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa tectifera), [2] also known commonly as the South American snake-necked turtle [2] is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.The species is known for the long neck to which its common names refer.
Turtles of South America — turtles, tortoises, and terrapins native to terrestrial−land, freshwater, and coastal marine ecosystems and habitats of South America. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
Podocnemis unifilis is a type of side-necked turtles, so called because they do not pull their heads directly into their shells, but rather bend their necks sideways to tuck their heads under the rim of their shells. Side-neck turtles are classified as members of the suborder Pleurodira.
In Texas, there are many areas where you can watch turtles bask in the hot sun and swim in the fresh, shallow water. Use this handy guide Their slow-moving mannerisms and rigid shield make them ...
The savanna side-necked turtle [2] (Podocnemis vogli), also commonly known as the Llanos side-necked turtle, [3] is a species of turtle in the family Podocnemididae. The species is endemic to South America .
Podocnemididae is a family of pleurodire (side-necked) turtles, once widely distributed.Most of its 41 genera and 57 species are now extinct. Seven of its eight surviving species are native to South America: the genus Peltocephalus, with two species, only one of which is extant (P. dumerilianus, the Big-headed Amazon River turtle); and the genus Podocnemis, with six living species of South ...
Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [] South American side-necked turtle, William's [] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.