Arrau Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) (Colombia 2020)

06 June (Colombia ) within release National Parks of Colombia Series II (2020) goes into circulation Stamp Arrau Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) face value 500 Colombian peso

Stamp Arrau Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) in catalogues
Colnect codes:	Col: CO 2020-06a

Stamp is square format.

Stamp from mini-sheet. Printed by Cartor Security Printings, France. Designed by Mónica Marcela Vargas. The Arrau turtle, also known as the South American river turtle, giant South American turtle amongst others, is the largest of the side-neck turtles (Pleurodira) and the largest freshwater turtle in Latin America. El Tuparro National Natural Park is a national park located in the Vichada Department in the Orinoquía Region of Colombia. One of its main attractions is the mighty stream Maipures Rapids, called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by German explorer Alexander von Humboldt in the 19th century.

Also in the issue National Parks of Colombia Series II (2020):

• Mini Sheet - National Natural Parks, 60th Anniversary face value 9*500;
• Stamp - Arrau Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) face value 500;
• Stamp - Mapures Rapids, El Tuparo National Natural Park face value 500;
• Stamp - Blue-Throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) face value 500;
• Stamp - Lake in Chizaca Sector, Sumapaz National Natural Park face value 500;
• Stamp - Vermilion Cardinal (Cardinalis phoeniceus) face value 500;
• Stamp - View of Macuira National Natural Part face value 500;
• Stamp - Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini) face value 500;
• Stamp - Malpelo Island face value 500;
• Stamp - National Natural Parks Seal and Anniversary Emblem face value 500;