Chelydridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Testudines. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Chelydra rossignonii (Bocourt, 1868)
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Chelydra acutirostris Peters, 1862
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Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Macrochelys temminckii Troost, 1835
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Chelydridae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. Its coarse carapace has three distinct, easily visible ridges, and comes in a range of colors including brown to olive, or olive to black. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Chelydridae is classified in the order , class Testudines, phylum Chordata. The species often uses core sites defined by specific microhabitat features: abundant structural cover including cut banks, root balls, and submerged trees, plus dense canopy cover.
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