Turtle Species
Dahl's Toad-headed Turtle
Mesoclemmys dahli
- Scientific nameMesoclemmys dahli
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Max carapace length23 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan27 years
- DietCarnivorous
- Conservation status (IUCN)CR — Critically Endangered
- iNaturalist observations14
About this species
Dahl's toad-headed turtle is a medium-sized species of side-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. This critically endangered freshwater turtle is endemic to northern Colombia, where it lives in small pools, streams, and swamps, but aestivates on land.
Source: Wikipedia「Dahl's toad-headed turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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