Masked side-necked turtles
Maskd side-necked turtles are also called masked toad-headed turtles , is one of the many branches of the genus Toad Turtle. It likes direct sunlight on its carapace. It is a semi-aquatic turtle in the wild. There are not many captive turtles in captivity. The wild individuals are mainly scattered in South America.
Chinese name: Mask side-neck turtle
Chinese Nickname:Mask-headed turtle
English name:Phrynops williamsi
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum:Vertebrates
Class:Creeping Class
Order: Suborder Cylindria
Family: Hydronidae
Genus: Toads
Species: Masked toad-headed turtle
Geographical distribution:South America; Argentina, Paraguay , Black Laguay and Brazil.
Livelihood situation:Semi-aquatic in wilderness areas; streams.
Focus of maintenance:A medium to large aquarium with suitable basking areas and shelter; the substrate is soil. Natural soil, gravel, coarse sand.
Growth method: Oviparous.
Food habits: Carnivorous.
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