South American snapping turtle
The South American snapping turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. This species, which is endemic to
Central and northwestern South America, was previously considered a subspecies of Chelydra serpentina. Its restricted range in South America reflects its recent arrival there as part of the Great American Interchange.Chelydra acutirostris is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador.Subspecies
There are no recognized subspecies of C. acutirostris.
