Geoffroy’s side-necked turtle

Phrynops geoffroanus

''Phrynops geoffroanus'', commonly known as Geoffroy’s toadhead turtle or Geoffroy’s side-necked turtle, is a species of large side-necked turtle endemic to South America.
Geoffroy's Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus) Taken in June 2016, at the São Paulo Aquarium, in Brazil. Known as Cágado-de-barbicha, in Portuguese. Brazil,Cheloniidae,Geotagged,Phrynops geoffroanus,South America,Winter,reptile,turtle

Naming

The specific name, ''geoffroanus'', is in honor of French naturalist Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderTestudines
FamilyChelidae
GenusPhrynops
SpeciesP. geoffroanus
Photographed in
Brazil