Hilaire’s toadhead turtle

Phrynops hilarii

''Phrynops hilarii'', commonly known as Hilaire’s toadhead turtle or Hilaire’s side-necked turtle, is a species of turtle endemic to South America.
Hilaire’s toadhead turtle or Hilaire’s side-necked turtle, These freshwater turtles not as shy as others that I've seen. Hato El Cedral,Hilaire’s toadhead turtle,Los Llanos,Phrynops hilarii

Naming

The specific name, ''hilarii'', is in honor of French zoologist Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderTestudines
FamilyChelidae
GenusPhrynops
SpeciesP. hilarii
Photographed in
Brazil
Venezuela