Eastern Mud Turtle
The Eastern Mud Turtles are widely distributed throughout their endemic habitat in the United States. They are thus named due to their affinity for muddy habitats. These small reptiles make good pets.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Kinosternidae |
| Genus | Kinosternon |
| Species | K. subrubrum |
| Scientific Name | Kinosternon subrubrum |
| Other Names | Common mud turtle |
| Length/Size | 3–4 in (7.6–10.2 cm) carapace |
| Body Coloration | The carapace bears no pattern and might vary in coloration ranging from blackish to yellowish |
| Range/Distribution | Throughout the USA |
| Habitat | Rivers, lakes, swamps, ponds with lots of vegetation, spring-fed streams |
| Diet/Food | Omnivorous, consuming insects, small fish, snails, worms, and dark leafy greens |
| Breeding Season | June or July |
| Clutch Size | 2 and 5 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 25th 2018 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 13th June 2019.
