The savanna side-necked turtle (Podocnemis vogli), also commonly known as the Llanos side-necked turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Podocnemididae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Savanna 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
- Podocnemis expansa
- Podocnemis unifilis
- Pelomedusa subrufa
- Pelomedusa galeata
- Pelusios sinuatus
- Phrynops hilarii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Podocnemididae
- Genus
- Podocnemis
- Species
- Podocnemis vogli
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