Tabasco Mud Turtle
Tabasco mud turtle is a species of small, freshwater turtle found in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. The carnivorous species is known to be secretive and nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Kinosternidae |
| Genus | Kinosternon |
| Scientific Name | Kinosternon acutum |
| Other Names | Pochitoque (Tabasco name) |
| Size | Male: Around 10.5 cm Female: Around 12 cm |
| Color | Reddish brown carapace with dark lines |
| Distribution | Mexico, Belize, Guatemala |
| Habitat | Small streams, ponds and marshes in forests and savannas |
| Diet | Carnivorous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 3 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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