Magdalena River turtle | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Family: | Podocnemididae |
Genus: | Podocnemis |
Species: | P. lewyana |
Binomial name | |
Podocnemis lewyana Duméril, 1852 |
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Range in red | |
Synonyms | |
Podocnemis coutinhii Göldi, 1886 |
The Magdalena River turtle or Rio Magdalena river turtle[2] (Podocnemis lewyana) is a species of turtle in the Podocnemididae family. It is endemic to Colombia, where it is confined to the Magdalena River basin.[2]
References
- ^ Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group (1996). Podocnemis lewyana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
- ^ a b Podocnemis lewyana, Reptile Database
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