Phrynops williamsi | |
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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. williamsi
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Binomial name | |
Phrynops williamsi |
Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [ sic] South American side-necked turtle, William's [ sic] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest E. Williams. [5]
P. williamsi is found in southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. [6]
The preferred natural habitat of P. williamsi is freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 80–1,000 m (260–3,280 ft). [1]
Phrynops williamsi | |
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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. williamsi
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Binomial name | |
Phrynops williamsi |
Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [ sic] South American side-necked turtle, William's [ sic] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest E. Williams. [5]
P. williamsi is found in southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. [6]
The preferred natural habitat of P. williamsi is freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 80–1,000 m (260–3,280 ft). [1]