Red-bellied turtle is a commonly used term to describethe species of turtles that have a red tint on their undersides. However, there are other synonyms for these turtles depending on their geographic location and characteristics. For instance, the red-bellied turtle native to South America is commonly referred to as the red-belly sideneck or Chelonoidis denticulata. In Africa, the red-bellied turtle is called the African helmeted turtle or Pelomedusa subrufa. Other synonyms of red-bellied turtles include the Semi-aquatic slider, red-eared slider, Pond slider, and Yellow-bellied slider. These synonyms help to differentiate distinct species based on their habitat, geographic location, and physical features.