🌿Native Nature

Common Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina

Taxonomy

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

About

The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is a species of box turtle with six existing subspecies. It is found throughout the eastern United States and Mexico. The box turtle has a distinctive hinged lowered shell (the box) that allows it to completely enclose itself. Its upper jaw is long and curved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Box Turtle?
The scientific name of Common Box Turtle is Terrapene carolina.
What kingdom does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the family Emydidae.
What genus does Common Box Turtle belong to?
Common Box Turtle belongs to the genus Terrapene.