🌿Native Nature

Texas Cooter

Pseudemys texana

Taxonomy

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

About

The Texas river cooter (Pseudemys texana) is a species of freshwater turtle native to creeks, rivers, and lakes of the US state of Texas. It is found in the river basins of the Colorado, Brazos, Guadalupe, and San Antonio Rivers. It is one of two species of cooter native to the state, the other being the Eastern River Cooter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas Cooter?
The scientific name of Texas Cooter is Pseudemys texana.
What kingdom does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the family Emydidae.
What genus does Texas Cooter belong to?
Texas Cooter belongs to the genus Pseudemys.