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Chicken Turtle

Deirochelys reticularia

Taxonomy

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

About

The chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) is an uncommon freshwater turtle found in the southeast of the United States. It is in the monotypic genus Deirochelys.

Frequently Asked Questions

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