Giant South American Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)

Giant South American Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)

Giant South American Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)

About Giant South American Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Reptiles
Order: Turtles
Family: Side-necked Turtles

The giant South American turtle inhabits freshwater rivers with sandy banks or sandbars, which are crucial for nesting (3).
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Trips

Ecuador

Visits

2006-11-11

Sani Lodge, Ecuador