Podocnemididae
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| Mass | Yellow-spotted river turtle |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Podocnemididae |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Pleurodira |
| Family | Cope |
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| ID | 3027768 |
About Podocnemididae
Podocnemididae is a family of pleurodire turtles native to Madagascar and northern South America. Podocnemidid turtles are commonly called "side-necked turtles" in direct reference to their inability to retract their heads backwards, but hide them sideways.