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Turtle Species
Red-footed Sideneck Turtle
Rhinemys rufipes
- Scientific nameRhinemys rufipes
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Max carapace length26 cm
- LifestyleAquatic & terrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)NT — Near Threatened
- iNaturalist observations10
About this species
The red side-necked turtle, red turtle, red-footed sideneck turtle, William's toadhead turtle, or red-footed Amazon side-necked turtle is a monotypic species of turtle in the family Chelidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and possibly Peru.
Source: Wikipedia「Red side-necked turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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