<h2>Dermatemys mawii - Central American River Turtle</h2> The Dermatemys mawii, or Central American river turtle, is an endangered species found in freshwater habitats across Central America, characterized by its broad, flattened dark brown shell and herbivorous diet consisting mainly of aquatic plants. This social, diurnal turtle plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance and can live over 50 years in the wild.