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Turtle Species
South-American Snake-headed Turtle
Hydromedusa tectifera
- Scientific nameHydromedusa tectifera
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan12 years
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- iNaturalist observations417
About this species
The Argentine snake-necked turtle, also known commonly as the South American snake-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is known for the long neck to which its common names refer. Despite appearances, the Argentine snake-necked turtle is probably more closely related to the mata mata than to the Australian snake-necked turtles in the genus Chelodina. H. tectifera is found in northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. Not much is known about it, as it has not been extensively researched. It is a popular pet in the exotic pet trade.
Source: Wikipedia「Argentine snake-necked turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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