Yellow-spotted River Turtle
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| Mass | 4. 5 kg (Adult) |
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| Scientific name | Podocnemis unifilis |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Podocnemis |
| Order | Turtle |
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| ID | 2352087 |
About Yellow-spotted River Turtle
The yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle or yellow-spotted river turtle is one of the largest South American river turtles. It can grow up to 45 cm long and weigh up to 8 kg. This species can be recognized by its black or brown oval carapace with distinctive low keels on the second and third scutes.