Scorpion Mud Turtle
The Scorpion Mud Turtles are a species of common aquatic turtles that are found in parts of the continent of South America in four different subspecies.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily | Trionychoidea |
| Family | Kinosternidae |
| Genus | Kinosternon |
| Species | K. scorpioides |
| Scientific Name | Kinosternon scorpioides |
| Length | 150 to 200 mm |
| Coloration | Orange-red to reddish brown (copper) |
| Distribution | Mexico, Central America, and South America |
| Habitat | Prefers muddy regions surrounding water bodies in the wild |
| Diet | Carnivorous; consumes different aquatic invertebrates, fish, and even carrion |
| Clutch Size | 1–8 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Scorpion Mud Turtle Pictures Gallery
-
- Images of Scorpion Mud Turtle
-
- Kinosternon Scorpioides
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtle Pictures
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtle
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtles
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtle Images
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtle Habitat
-
- Scorpion Mud Turtle Size
Published on September 11th 2017 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
