South American snapping turtle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South American snapping turtle |
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| A South American snapping turtle in the Cali Zoo | |
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Chelydra
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acutirostris
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The South American snapping turtle (Chelydra acutirostris) is a species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. This species, which is endemic to Central and northwestern South America, was previously considered a subspecies of Chelydra serpentina. Its restricted range in South America reflects its recent arrival there as part of the Great American Interchange.
Geographic range
Chelydra acutirostris is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.
Subspecies
There are no recognized subspecies of C. acutirostris.
See also
In Spanish: Chelydra acutirostris para niños
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