The black spine-neck swamp turtle (Acanthochelys spixii), also commonly known as the spiny-neck turtle or Spix's sideneck turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America, specially in the Southern Cone region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mesoclemmys tuberculata
- Hydromedusa tectifera
- Pelomedusa galeata
- Pelusios castaneus
- Mesoclemmys gibba
- Pelomedusa subrufa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
- Genus
- Acanthochelys
- Species
- Acanthochelys spixii
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