AnAge entry for Podocnemis unifilis
Classification (HAGRID: 03393)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
Family: Podocnemididae
Genus: Podocnemis
- Species
- Podocnemis unifilis
- Common name
- Yellow-spotted river turtle
- Synonyms
- Podocnemis tracaya
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
There are no detailed studies of longevity in this species. They appear to live at least 20 years. Anecdotal evidence suggests these animals can live up to 70 years [0448], which is plausible even if unverified.
Life history traits (averages)
- No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 202121
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account (if available)
- Encyclopaedia of Life
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- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 227871
- Entrez
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