Phrynops geoffroanus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Phrynops geoffroanus
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Phrynops
Species:	geoffroanus
Synonyms
Species Synonymy Emys geoffroana Schweigger, 1812 Emys depressa Merrem, 1820 Emys viridis Spix, 1824 Chelodina geoffroana — Fitzinger, 1826 Phrynops geoffroanus — Wagler, 1830 Chelys (Hydraspis) depressa — Gray, 1831 Chelys (Hydraspis) viridis — Gray, 1831 Emys geoffroyana Gray, 1831 (ex errore) Hydraspis depressa — Gray, 1831 Hydraspis viridis — Gray, 1831 Platemys geoffroana — Wagler, 1833 Platemys geoffreana A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1835 (ex errore) Platemys neuwiedii A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1835 Platemys waglerii A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1835 Hydraspis (Phrynops) geoffroana — Fitzinger, 1835 Phrynops geoffroana — Fitzinger, 1835 Emys geoffroiana Temminck & Schlegel, 1835 (ex errore) Hydraspis wagleri — Gray, 1844 (ex errore) Phrynops geoffroyana — Gray, 1844 Hydraspis geoffroyana — Gray, 1856 Platemys depressa — Strauch, 1862 Platemys geoffreyana Hensel, 1868 (ex errore) Platemys geoffroyana — Hensel, 1868 Platemys wagleri — Boulenger, 1889 Rhinemys geoffroana — Baur, 1890 Hydraspis boulengeri Bohls, 1895 Phrynops wagleri — Stejneger, 1909 Hydraspis lutzi Ihering, 1926 Phrynops geoffroana geoffroana — L. Müller, 1939 Phrynops geoffrayana — E. Williams, 1950 Phrynops geoffroanus geoffroanus — Wermuth & Mertens, 1961 Phrynops boulengeri — Pritchard, 1979 Phrynops lutzi — Pritchard, 1979 Phrynops (Phrynops) geoffroannus Seddon, Georges, Baverstock & McCord, 1997 (ex errore) Phrynops geoffranus Ippi & Flores, 2001 (ex errore)

The Geoffroy's side-necked turtle (scientific name: Phrynops geoffroanus) is a type of large side-necked turtle. These turtles are special because they tuck their heads to the side, not straight back, into their shells. They belong to a group of turtles called Chelidae. You can find this turtle only in South America.

What's in a Name?

The name geoffroanus was given to this turtle to honor a French scientist. His name was Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire. He was a naturalist, which means he studied nature and living things.

Where Do These Turtles Live?

Geoffroy's side-necked turtles live in many parts of South America. You can find them in:

• Southwestern Venezuela
• Southeastern Colombia
• Eastern Ecuador
• Eastern Peru
• Southwestern Brazil
• Northern Bolivia
• Paraguay
• Northeastern Argentina
• Eastern Venezuela
• Nearby Guyana

They like to live in fresh water, like rivers and ponds, in these areas.

See also

In Spanish: Tortuga de Geoffroy para niños