Tabasco Mud Turtle
Tabasco mud turtle is a species of small, freshwater turtle found in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The carnivorous species is known to be secretive and nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Testudines |
Family | Kinosternidae |
Genus | Kinosternon |
Scientific Name | Kinosternon acutum |
Other Names | Pochitoque (Tabasco name) |
Size | Male: Around 10.5 cm Female: Around 12 cm |
Color | Reddish brown carapace with dark lines |
Distribution | Mexico, Belize, Guatemala |
Habitat | Small streams, ponds and marshes in forests and savannas |
Diet | Carnivorous |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 1 to 3 eggs |
IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |