Phrynops williamsi

Phrynops williamsi, also known commonly as Williams' side-necked turtle, Williams' South American sideneck turtle, William's [sic] South American side-necked turtle, William's [sic] toadhead turtle, and Williams' toadhead turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Phrynops williamsi
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Testudines
Suborder:	Pleurodira
Family:	Chelidae
Genus:	Phrynops
Species:	P. williamsi
Binomial name
Phrynops williamsi Rhodin & Mittermeier, 1983[2][3][4]

Etymology

The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest E. Williams.^[5]

Geographic range

P. williamsi is found in southeastern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.^[6]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. williamsi is freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of 80–1,000 m (260–3,280 ft).^[1]