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Turtle Species
Williams' Side-necked Turtle
Phrynops williamsi
- Scientific namePhrynops williamsi
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- LifestyleAquatic & terrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)VU — Vulnerable
- iNaturalist observations510
About this species
Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [sic] South American side-necked turtle, William's [sic] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Source: Wikipedia「Phrynops williamsi」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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