Itapecuruemys
Itapecuruemys ("Itapecuru turtle") is an extinct genus of bothremydid pleurodiran turtle that was discovered in the Itapecuru Formation of Brazil. It is a monotypic genus, with only type species "Itapecuruemys amazoniensis" known. Etymology. The genus was named for the Itapecuru Formation of Brazil, the formation in which the remains of "Itapecuruemys" were situated. The specific epithet is named after the Legal Amazon region, where it was discovered. Description. The carapace of "Itapecuruemys amazoniensis" is broad and low. The lateral margins converge posteriorly, with the widest point level with the fourth rib. Most of the carapace is unknown, consisting of  one nuchal and several syprapygal plates, as well as seven neural plates and sixteen ribs. The first neural vertebra is similar to that of "Kurmademys". The second to fifth neurals more closely resemble "Foxemys". The nuchal plate is preserved only by a fragment of the anterior-most portion. Scute preservation for "Itapecuruemys" is poor, with only the second and third vertebral scutes and second, third and fourth pleurals being recognizable. References.