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Turtle Species
Mexican Giant Musk Turtle
Staurotypus triporcatus
- Scientific nameStaurotypus triporcatus
- Japanese nameスジオオニオイガメ
- FamilyMud & musk turtles (Kinosternidae)
- Max carapace length36 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan34 years
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)VU — Vulnerable
- iNaturalist observations268
About this species
The Mexican musk turtle, also known commonly as the giant musk turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species occurs in Central America and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia「Mexican musk turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Eastern Mud Turtle
Mexican Mud Turtle
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