Zulia toad-headed sideneck

The Zulia toad-headed sideneck, also known commonly as the Zulia toad-headed turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Etymology

The specific name, zuliae, refers to the Venezuelan state of Zulia.

Geographic range

The type locality of M. zuliae is Cano Madre Vieja near El Guayabo, Distrito Colón, Zulia, Venezuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. zuliae is freshwater inland bodies of water.