Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle
Mesoclemmys gibba
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyChelidae (Austro-American Side-necked Turtles)
- GenusMesoclemmys (Typical Toad-headed Turtles and Allies)
- SpeciesMesoclemmys gibba (Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle)
5 Verified sightings at Tambopata National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
13 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle
Mesoclemmys gibba, known as the toadhead turtle or gibba turtle, is a small side necked turtle found in a wide area of South America, in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guyana, Surinam, Paraguay, and parts of Brazil. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle in Tambopata National Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 3 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle in Tambopata National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle sighting in Tambopata National Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle in Tambopata National Reserve?
December has the highest sighting rate for Gibba (Toadhead) Turtle in Tambopata National Reserve in our monthly data.