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Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle (Acanthochelys spixii)

Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle

Acanthochelys spixii

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying as threatened

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle

The black spine-neck swamp turtle (Acanthochelys spixii ), also commonly known as the spiny-neck turtle or Spix's sideneck turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to Central America and northern South America.

Key Facts

  • Near threatened - close to being at risk.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle?

The scientific name of the Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle is Acanthochelys spixii.

Is the Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle endangered?

The Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

How many Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle sightings have been recorded?

120 observations of the Black Spine-necked Swamp Turtle have been recorded on iNaturalist.

120 observations on iNaturalist
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