Tabasco Mud Turtle

Kinosternon acutum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Kinosternidae Genus: Kinosternon

About

The Tabasco mud turtle (kinosternon acutum), commonly known as pochitoque in Tabasco, Mexico, is a small turtle which belongs to the Kinosternidae family. It can be found in central Veracruz, Tabasco, northern Guatemala and Belize. This turtle lives in smallstreams, marshes and ponds. Its feeding habits are mainly carnivorous and it is a nocturnal animal. Although this turtle doesn’t have a wide range it can be common at some sites. In Tabasco this turtle is an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tabasco Mud Turtle?
The scientific name of Tabasco Mud Turtle is Kinosternon acutum.
What is the conservation status of Tabasco Mud Turtle?
The Tabasco Mud Turtle has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the family Kinosternidae.
What genus does Tabasco Mud Turtle belong to?
Tabasco Mud Turtle belongs to the genus Kinosternon.