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A medium-sized turtle baths in the sun, in a background of greenish water.

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The Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle

The yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle or yellow-spotted river turtle is one of the largest South American river turtles. It can grow up to 45 cm long and weigh up to 8 kg.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2011. Captured Jul 7, 2011 09:06.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/30s
  • ISO400
  • 250mm