Turtle Species
Cotinga River Toadhead Turtle
Phrynops tuberosus
- Scientific namePhrynops tuberosus
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan38 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- iNaturalist observations5
About this species
Phrynops tuberosus, commonly known as the Cotinga River toadhead turtle, is a large species of side-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Source: Wikipedia「Phrynops tuberosus」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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