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Podocnemis expansa (Podocnemididae)  Arrau River turtle,Geotagged,Podocnemis expansa,Spring,Venezuela Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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The Arrau River turtle, South American river turtle, or Giant South American turtle, also known as the Charapa turtle, Arrau turtle, tartaruga-da-amazônia, or Araú, is the largest of the side-neck turtles. The turtles are found in the Amazon Basin. Adults often reach 1 m in length.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Sergio112358
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By Sergio112358

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2026. Captured Jun 1, 2010 10:49 in XV27+MH San Tomé, Anzoategui, Venezuela.
  • Photosmart M307
  • f/4.8
  • 1/151s
  • ISO100
  • 6.25mm