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Black River Turtle

Rhinoclemmys funerea

Photo by pamsai
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10.44, -84.01

Field Notes

Habitat:

Seen in a pond in the La Selva Biological Research Station.

Notes:

I think this is the last of my spottings of reptiles and Amphibians from Costa Rica...

Species ID Suggestions

Black River Turtle

Rhinoclemmys funerea
John G. Phillips
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Comments (10)
Yaniv and Sarit Wainer
Great spotting! It would be great if you added it to the "Reptiles of Costa Rica" mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1589986014
pamsai
Hehehe, thanks John. Interseting thing about this Black River Turtle is that is is definitely NOT black! Maybe it originates in a river called Black River!! hehe... Or maybe it's just coated with red mud!
pamsai
hehehe... Sergio,misleading, it seems! But all's well! This is the last of my postings of reptile shots from Costa Rica!
pamsai
thanks Neil, that would be great...
John G. Phillips
I wouldn't worry Sergio, this species is widespread throughout lower Central America
Sergio Monteiro
I hope you mean this is your last photo of these animals, nott that this is the last surviving one...
NeilDazet
Nice captures Pam. I'll try to track down an ID for you, but it'll take a while. :)
pamsai
thanks Cindy, I think it was showing off its best pose!

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Reptiles of the World
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Reptiles and Amphibians of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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Reptiles of Costa Rica
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2013

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