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Black River Turtle

Rhinnoclemmys funerea

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The black river turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea), or black wood turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Habitat:

Seen on the bank of the Sarapiqui River near La Selva Biological Research Station

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Black river turtle

Rhinnoclemmys funerea
John G. Phillips
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