Native Turtles In New Mexico
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Pseudemys gorzugi (Rio Grande Cooter)
Pseudemys gorzugi, also called the Rio Grande Cooter, is a freshwater turtle mostly found in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. It’s known for its colorful shell markings and love for sunbathing on riverbanks. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: PseudemysSpecies: P. gorzugi Common Names Rio Grande CooterWestern River Cooter Identification…
Trachemys gaigeae (Big Bend Slider)
The Big Bend Slider (Trachemys gaigeae) is a freshwater turtle found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is closely related to the more common Red-eared Slider but is native to a limited range and shows some unique features. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys gaigeae Common Names Big…
Terrapene ornata (Ornate Box Turtle)
Terrapene ornata, commonly known as the ornate box turtle, is a small, terrestrial turtle native to North America. Recognized for its striking yellow and black patterned shell, this species is well-adapted to dry grasslands and prairies, where it spends much of its life burrowed underground. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TerrapeneSpecies: T….
Kinosternon sonoriense (Sonora Mud Turtle)
The Sonora Mud Turtle is a small, semi-aquatic turtle native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in a variety of aquatic habitats and is recognized for its distinctive musk defense mechanism. Scientific Classification Common Names Sonora Mud TurtleSonoran Mud Turtle Identification DescriptionThe Sonora Mud Turtle has a…
Kinosternon hirtipes (Rough-footed Mud Turtle)
Kinosternon hirtipes, commonly known as the Rough-footed Mud Turtle, is a small freshwater turtle native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Americas. Known for its rugged limbs and adaptability, this species thrives in diverse habitats ranging from temporary ponds to permanent water bodies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: KinosternonSpecies: hirtipes Common…
Kinosternon flavescens (Yellow Mud Turtle)
Kinosternon flavescens, commonly known as the Yellow Mud Turtle, is a small freshwater turtle known for its adaptability to both aquatic and terrestrial environments. This species is native to North America and has a distinctive olive to yellowish coloration. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: KinosternonSpecies: K. flavescens Common Names Yellow Mud TurtleYellow-necked…
Apalone spinifera (Spiny softshell turtle)
Apalone spinifera, commonly known as the spiny softshell turtle, is a unique species of softshell turtle that is notable for its leathery carapace and spiny projections along the front edge. This turtle is adapted to a life predominantly in water, displaying a streamlined body for efficient swimming. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Apalone spinifera…
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