Central American River Turtle   TURTLE
 
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Scientific Name:
Dermatemys mawii
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Mesoamerican River Turtle
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 22, 1983
CR-IUCN: 2006
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Belize, Guatemala, Mexico

Facts Summary:
The Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): Belize, Guatemala, Mexico. This species is also known by the following name(s): Mesoamerican River Turtle.

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