Hoge's Sideneck Turtle

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Hoge's Sideneck Turtle
Conservation status
Endangered (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Chelidae Genus: Phrynops Species: P. hogei
Binomial name
Phrynops hogei Mertens, 1967

The Hoge's Sideneck Turtle (Phrynops hogei) is a species of turtle in the Chelidae family. It is endemic to Brazil.

[edit] Source

• Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group 1996. Phrynops hogei. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.