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Bog Turtle

Glyptemys muhlenbergii

Taxonomy

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

About

The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the eastern United States. It was first scientifically described in 1801 after an 18th-century survey of Pennsylvania. The smallest North American turtle, its carapace measures about 10 centimeters (4 in) long when fully grown. Although the bog turtle is similar in appearance to the painted or spotted turtles, its closest relative is actually the somewhat...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bog Turtle?
The scientific name of Bog Turtle is Glyptemys muhlenbergii.
What kingdom does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the family Emydidae.
What genus does Bog Turtle belong to?
Bog Turtle belongs to the genus Glyptemys.