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Pelusios marani, also known as the Gabon mud turtle, is a lesser-known freshwater turtle species found in parts of Central Africa. It belongs to a group of turtles that spend much of their time in shallow, muddy waters. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PelomedusidaeGenus: PelusiosSpecies: Pelusios marani Common Names Gabon mud turtleMaran’s mud…
Pelusios cupulatta is a freshwater turtle species native to West Africa. It’s one of the largest in its genus and is known for its dark, dome-shaped shell and secretive lifestyle. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PelomedusidaeGenus: PelusiosSpecies: Pelusios cupulatta Common Names Ivory Coast mud turtleWest African black mud turtle Identification DescriptionThis turtle has…
Pelomedusa neumanni, or Neumann’s marsh terrapin, is a freshwater turtle native to East Africa. Known for its adaptability, this species thrives in various aquatic environments, often surviving in harsh conditions where other turtles might struggle. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PelomedusidaeGenus: PelomedusaSpecies: Pelomedusa neumanni Common Names Neumann’s marsh terrapinEast African marsh terrapin Identification…
Pelomedusa gehafie, known as the Eritrean helmeted turtle, is a freshwater turtle native to the Horn of Africa. It stands out from its close relatives with subtle physical differences and occupies a unique ecological niche in its native range. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PelomedusidaeGenus: PelomedusaSpecies: Pelomedusa gehafie Common Names Eritrean helmeted turtle…
Pelodiscus variegatus, known as the spotted softshell turtle, is a freshwater species native to parts of Asia. This turtle stands out for its soft, leathery shell covered in dark spots, giving it a unique appearance among softshell turtles. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: TrionychidaeGenus: PelodiscusSpecies: Pelodiscus variegatus Common Names Spotted softshell turtleVariegated softshell…
The Pelodiscus huangshanensis, or Horse-hoof softshell turtle, is a recently described species of softshell turtle found in parts of China. It was once confused with other Pelodiscus species but has been confirmed as a distinct species through genetic studies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: TrionychidaeGenus: PelodiscusSpecies: P. huangshanensis Common Names Horse-hoof softshell turtleHuangshan…
Pelodiscus axenaria, also called the Hunan Softshell Turtle, is a rare freshwater turtle native to China. It’s known for its soft shell and secretive habits, making it a challenge to study in the wild. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: TrionychidaeGenus: PelodiscusSpecies: Pelodiscus axenaria Common Names Hunan Softshell TurtleAxenaria Softshell Turtle Identification DescriptionThis species…
The Meso-American slider (Trachemys venusta) is a colorful freshwater turtle found in Central America. It’s closely related to the red-eared slider and often seen basking in the sun near slow-moving water bodies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys venusta Common Names Meso-American sliderMesoamerican turtleCentral American slider Identification DescriptionThis turtle has a…
The Baja California slider, Trachemys nebulosa, is a freshwater turtle found in northwestern Mexico. It looks similar to the more common red-eared slider but has its own distinct features and a limited native range. This species is rarely seen in the pet trade and faces growing threats in the wild. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass:…
Trachemys medemi, also called the Atrato slider, is a freshwater turtle found in Colombia. It’s closely related to other sliders but has distinct markings and a limited range. This species lives mostly in rivers and wetlands with slow-moving water. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys medemi Common Names Atrato sliderTrachemys del…
The Nazas Slider (Trachemys hartwegi) is a freshwater turtle species native to northern Mexico. It was once grouped under Trachemys gaigeae but is now recognized as its own species. This turtle is mostly found along the Nazas River and is known for its olive-green shell with light markings. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily:…
Trachemys grayi, also known as Gray’s Slider, is a freshwater turtle found primarily in Central America. It’s closely related to the more well-known Red-Eared Slider and shares many of its behaviors but is geographically more restricted. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys grayi Common Names Gray’s SliderMesoamerican Slider Identification DescriptionGray’s Slider…
The D’Orbigny’s slider, Trachemys dorbigni, is a freshwater turtle native to parts of South America. It’s known for its bright facial markings and strong swimming skills, often found basking in the sun or gliding through rivers and ponds. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys dorbigni Common Names D’Orbigny’s sliderblack-bellied slider Identification…
The Cuban slider, Trachemys decussata, is a freshwater turtle native to Cuba. It’s a close relative of the more well-known red-eared slider and is popular in the pet trade due to its attractive coloring and adaptability. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys decussata Common Names Cuban SliderCuban Pond Turtle Identification DescriptionThe…
Trachemys callirostris, also known as the Colombian slider, is a freshwater turtle found in parts of South America. It’s closely related to the popular red-eared slider and shares a similar look, though it has its own unique traits and range. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys callirostris Common Names Colombian SliderVenezuelan…
Sternotherus peltifer, known as the stripe-neck musk turtle, is a small freshwater turtle native to parts of the southeastern United States. It is best known for the thin, light-colored stripes running down its neck, which make it easy to recognize among other musk turtles. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: SternotherusSpecies: Sternotherus peltifer…
Sternotherus intermedius, also known as the Aliflora musk turtle, is a small aquatic turtle species recently identified within the musk turtle family. It belongs to the Sternotherus genus and is closely related to other musk turtles, but it stands out due to its distinct physical features and limited distribution. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder:…
The Caspian turtle (Mauremys caspica) is a medium-sized freshwater turtle known for its adaptability and striking appearance. It inhabits a wide range of aquatic environments across parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Scientific Classification Common Names Caspian turtleStriped-neck terrapin Identification Description The Caspian turtle has an olive-green to dark brown shell with light…
Kinixys spekii, commonly known as Speke’s hinge-back tortoise, is a unique species native to parts of Eastern and Southern Africa. Distinguished by its hinged shell, this tortoise can protect itself by closing the rear portion of its carapace—a feature that sets it apart from many other tortoise species. Its adaptability and intriguing behaviors make it…
Emydura gunaleni is a recently described species of freshwater turtle native to Indonesia. It belongs to the Emydura genus, a group of turtles known for their adaptability to diverse aquatic environments. This species stands out for its vibrant markings and distinct geographical isolation. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description:Emydura gunaleni has an olive-green to brown…
Elseya irwini is a unique species of freshwater turtle found primarily in Australia. Known for its striking appearance, this species is notable for its relatively large size and distinctive shell markings. Despite its local abundance, it faces threats due to habitat alteration and water pollution. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description The Elseya irwini has…
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