Coahuilan Box Turtle
The Coahuilan box turtle is a Mexican mostly-aquatic turtle species. It has been declared as Endangered by the IUCN.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Emydidae |
| Genus | Terrapene |
| Species | T. coahuila |
| Scientific Name | Terrapene coahuila |
| Other Names | Aquatic box turtle |
| Length | Up to 16.8 cm |
| Coloration | Shades of black |
| Distribution | Cuatro Ciénegas in Mexico’s Coahuila |
| Habitat | Prefers marshy areas with tall grass; lives in shallow water with dense vegetation and a muddy bottom |
| Diet | Beetles, true bugs, reptiles, fly larvae, dragonfly nymphs, fish, crayfish, and plant matter |
| Breeding Season | September to June |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
Coahuilan Box Turtle Pictures Gallery
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- Aquatic Box Turtle
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- Coahuilan Box Turtle
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- Coahuilan Box Turtles
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- Terrapene Coahuila
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- Coahuilan Box Turtle Habitat
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- Coahuilan Box Turtle Range
Published on September 14th 2017 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
