About Acanthochelys spixii (Duméril & Bibron, 1835)
Taxonomy
Acanthochelys spixii, first described by Duméril & Bibron in 1835, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
Common Names
It has several common names: black spine-neck swamp turtle, spiny-neck turtle, and Spix's sideneck turtle.
Endemic Range
This turtle species is endemic to South America, particularly the Southern Cone region.
Confirmed And Potential Distribution
Its confirmed geographic range includes Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay; it may also be present in Paraguay.
