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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…
Elseya flaviventralis is a freshwater turtle species native to Northern Australia. Known for its distinctive yellowish belly and its relatively large size, this species plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat. Though not currently endangered, it faces threats from habitat loss. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification DescriptionElseya flaviventralis is medium…
Chelydra acutirostris is a species of freshwater turtle commonly known as the South American snapping turtle. It is recognized for its aggressive behavior, strong jaws, and distinctive appearance. This turtle is native to Central America and is known to inhabit a variety of water bodies. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description The Central American snapping…
Cyclemys gemeli is a lesser-known species of Assam leaf turtle, often recognized for its brownish, heavily patterned carapace and distinctive shell shape. This semi-aquatic turtle is primarily found in certain regions of Southeast Asia, where it inhabits freshwater bodies surrounded by dense vegetation. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description:Cyclemys gemeli has a slightly domed carapace…
Cyclemys atripons, commonly known as the Western black-bridged leaf turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle found primarily in Southeast Asia. Known for its distinct dark bridge connecting the carapace to the plastron, this species is often found in slow-moving or still waters, such as ponds and swamps, within forested regions. Scientific Classification Common Names…
Chelonoidis carbonarius is a terrestrial turtle species commonly known as the Red-footed Tortoise. Known for its striking red or orange scales on its limbs and head, this species is popular in the pet trade and is native to the tropical forests and savannas of South America. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification DescriptionChelonoidis carbonarius typically has…
Chelodina longicollis, also known as the Eastern Long-necked Turtle, is a unique species native to Australia. This turtle is easily recognized by its exceptionally long neck and distinctive shell shape. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description:The Eastern Long-necked Turtle has an elongated neck that can extend as long as its carapace. Its shell is typically…
Chelodina Kurrichalpongo, also known as the Kurrichalpongo Snake-necked Turtle, is a freshwater turtle species native to Australia. It is known for its elongated neck, which can be as long as its shell. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Chelodina Kurrichalpongo has a distinctive long neck that it uses to catch prey. Its carapace is usually…
Chelodina kuchlingi, also known as Kuchling’s Turtle, is a freshwater species recently discovered and is notably rare in its occurrence. This turtle is particularly interesting due to its unique physical and behavioral characteristics, which differentiate it from other members of the Chelodina genus. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Native Origin and Distribution Preferred Habitat Behavior…
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