Side necks (Family Chelidae)

Phrynops geoffroanus

The southern form is nearer to P. hilari than to P. williamsi, please notice the very rounded carapace
of P. williamsi and the more elongate carapace of the other two species

Left, P. geoffroanus, middle P. hilari, right P. williamsi

Left, P. geoffroanus, middle P. hilari, right P. williamsi

Southern, true Phrynops geoffroanus: plastron and throat view

Southern, true Phrynops geoffroanus: side view of the head

If you have any questions pertaining husbandry or breeding of the above species, I will be happy to help.

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