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Aquatic Box Turtle

Terrapene coahuila

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Emydidae ›Genus: Terrapene

About

The Coahuilan box turtle (Terrapene coahuila), or aquatic box turtle, is an endangered species of turtle in the Emydidae family. Unlike the other members of the genus Terrapene, this turtle spends roughly 90% of its time in water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aquatic Box Turtle?
The scientific name of Aquatic Box Turtle is Terrapene coahuila.
What is the conservation status of Aquatic Box Turtle?
The Aquatic Box Turtle has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the family Emydidae.
What genus does Aquatic Box Turtle belong to?
Aquatic Box Turtle belongs to the genus Terrapene.