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Painted Wood Turtle
Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Geoemydidae ›Genus: Rhinoclemmys
About
The ornate or painted wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) is one of nine turtle species of the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae. There are four recognized subspecies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Painted Wood Turtle is Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the family Geoemydidae.
- Painted Wood Turtle belongs to the genus Rhinoclemmys.