Habitat

This turtle lives in lagoons, swampy areas, and marshes. It has almost disappeared from South America, Columbia, and Venezuela. It is still found in good numbers in the Cienaga de Ayapel  Rio san Jorge. and the Cienaga  Grande

Nesting

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The mating of the South American Red Lined Turtle takes place between September and December. Inside the nest the female may lay from 9 to 30 eggs. The shell of each baby turtle is 1 to 4 inches.

Conservation

Laws in U.S. prohibit the importation of this turtle and it's eggs than 4 inches. Laws in Columbia prohibit the capturing of this turtle and it's eggs but the laws have not been effective.

Reasons for Endangerment

The decrease of this turtle's population may be because it is sold for food and for aquariums. Tourists in South America buy stuffed examples of this turtle.

Size

Length Male: About 10 inches

Length Female: About 1 foot

Facts

The female of this species of this turtle is a little bit bigger than the male And it's shell is more rounded.- This turtle may carry the disease salmonella which causes food poisoning.