Hilaire’s Side-necked Turtle

Phrynops hilarii, also commonly known as Hilaire’s side-necked turtle and Hilaire's toadhead turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hilaire’s Side-necked 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

• Phrynops geoffroanus
• Podocnemis vogli
• Lissemys punctata
• Trachemys ornata
• Trachemys decussata
• Phrynops williamsi

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Chelidae

Genus

Phrynops

Species

Phrynops hilarii

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