Striped Mud Turtle
The striped mud turtle is an aquatic species found in the United States. Due to its fuss-free behavior, it has gained popularity among pet turtle keepers. Its scientific name, Kinosternon baurii, is given after the renowned Bohemian herpetologist Georg Baur.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Kinosternidae |
| Genus | Kinosternon |
| Species | Kinosternon baurii |
| Size | 3 – 5 inches (8-13 cm) |
| Weight | 3-9 oz (85-255 gram) |
| Color | Brown carapace and rust plastron, two yellow stripes on two sides of the head |
| Distribution | Southeastern United States of America |
| Habitat | Freshwater rivers, ponds etc |
| Diet | Fish, plants, algae, snails, worms, and insects |
| Predators | Young hatchlings are susceptible to attacks of other species |
| Breeding time | September-June |
| Clutch size | 1-3 eggs |
| Incubation period | Around 100 days |
| Reproductive age | 3-4 years for males and 5-6 years for females |
| Average lifespan | 15-50 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on December 14th 2018 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 13th June 2019.
