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Turtle Species
Razor-backed Musk Turtle
Sternotherus carinatus
- Scientific nameSternotherus carinatus
- Japanese nameカブトニオイガメ
- FamilyMud & musk turtles (Kinosternidae)
- Max carapace length15 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan34 years
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)LC — Least Concern
- iNaturalist observations1,246
About this species
The razor-backed musk turtle is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is native to the southern United States. There are no subspecies that are recognized as being valid.
Source: Wikipedia「Razor-backed musk turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
