Central American river turtle held by researcher
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16Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
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Facts – Central American river turtle
| French: | Dermatemyde De Mawe, Tortue De Tabasco |
|---|---|
| Spanish: | Tortuga Blanca, Tortuga Rivereña Centroamericana |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Dermatemydidae |
| Genus | Dermatemys (1) |
Status – Central American river turtle
Description – Central American river turtle
Information on the Central American river turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk
References
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IUCN Red List (October, 2009)
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CITES (October, 2009)
http://www.cites.org
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Central American river turtle held by researcher
© Raul & Leah Gonzalez
Raul & Leah Gonzalez
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