Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Subfamily Chelinae Genus Phrynops Order Turtle | Subphylum Vertebrata Family Chelidae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Phrynops, Turtle, Vanderhaege's toad‑headed turtle, Phrynops tuberosus, Mesoclemmys nasuta | ||
Tortuga de arroyo phrynops williamsi
Phrynops williamsi, commonly known as William's toadhead turtle or William's South American side-necked turtle, is a species of turtle endemic to South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest E. Williams.
Geographic range
P. williamsi is found in southeast Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
References
Phrynops williamsi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA