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Arrau Turtle

Podocnemis expansa · Podocnemididae

TypeTurtle
HabitatAquatic
DietHerbivore
UVB lightingRequired
HibernatesNo
SwimsYes
Care levelAdvanced
Native regionAmazon & Orinoco Basins
CITESAppendix II

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