Phrynops tuberosus | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Pleurodira |
Family: | Chelidae |
Genus: | Phrynops |
Species: | P. tuberosus
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Binomial name | |
Phrynops tuberosus | |
Synonyms [2] [3] [4] | |
Species synonymy
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Phrynops tuberosus, commonly known as the Cotinga River toadhead turtle, is a large species of side-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
In the past, Phrynops tuberosus has been considered a subspecies of Phrynops geoffroanus, but since 2021 it is afforded full species status. [4]
Phrynops tuberosus | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Pleurodira |
Family: | Chelidae |
Genus: | Phrynops |
Species: | P. tuberosus
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Binomial name | |
Phrynops tuberosus | |
Synonyms [2] [3] [4] | |
Species synonymy
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Phrynops tuberosus, commonly known as the Cotinga River toadhead turtle, is a large species of side-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
In the past, Phrynops tuberosus has been considered a subspecies of Phrynops geoffroanus, but since 2021 it is afforded full species status. [4]