The red-headed Amazon side-necked turtle,[2] red-headed river turtle or red-headed sideneck (Podocnemis erythrocephala) is a species of turtle in the family Podocnemididae.

It is found in the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

[3] With a size of less than 32 cm, the red-headed river turtle is considered a small one, making it easily distinguishable from other species in the area.

[4] Identifying features of this turtle include colors ranging from dark brown to black, barbels under the chin, and a bright red strip that goes from behind its head to the tympanum.

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