Painted Wood Turtle
The painted wood turtle is known for its carapace having patterns that reminds of woodwork. They have four subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Geoemydidae |
| Genus | Rhinoclemmys |
| Species | R. pulcherrima |
| Scientific Name | Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima |
| Length | Maximum 20 cm |
| Coloration | The dark brown dome-shaped carapace is marked with light yellow patterns |
| Distribution | From Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica |
| Habitat | Rainforests, shallow rivers, and bushes |
| Diet | Fruits, insects, and worms |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
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Published on September 3rd 2017 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
