🌿Native Nature

Mexican Box Turtle

Terrapene mexicana

Taxonomy

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

About

The Mexican box turtle (Terrapene mexicana) is a species of box turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of Terrapene carolina (Terrapene carolina mexicana).

Frequently Asked Questions

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