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Yucatán Box Turtle

Terrapene yucatana

Taxonomy

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

About

The Yucatán box turtle (Terrapene yucatana) is a species of box turtle endemic to Mexico. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of Terrapene carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

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