806 observationsNear Threatened
Scorpion Mud Turtle
Kinosternon scorpioides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Kinosternidae ›Genus: Kinosternon
About
The scorpion mud turtle (Kinosternon scorpioides) is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. It is found in Mexico, Central and South America. It is a medium to large kinosternid (mud turtle) with a domed, oval upper shell 92–270 mm (3.6–10.6 in) long. Males regularly exceed 200 mm. The scorpion mud turtle is a highly aquatic, adaptable kinosternid that will live in almost any body of water. It is primarily omnicarnivorous, a glutton, and feeds on a...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scorpion Mud Turtle is Kinosternon scorpioides.
- The Scorpion Mud Turtle has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the family Kinosternidae.
- Scorpion Mud Turtle belongs to the genus Kinosternon.