Desert Box Turtle
Desert box turtles are found in parts of the US and Mexico, and is a subspecies of the box turle.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Emydidae |
| Genus | Terrapene |
| Species | T. ornata |
| Subspecies | T. o. luteola |
| Scientific Name | Terrapene ornata luteola |
| Length | 5-8 cm |
| Coloration | Dull gray to slate with faint markings on the carapace |
| Distribution | Southwestern parts of the USA and northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Dry to very dry open lands in the prairie regions |
| Diet | Omnivorous; consumes local vegetation, insects, and at times carrion |
| Breeding Season | Begins in April (after hibernation) |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 eggs at a time |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
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