Arizona mud turtle
Kinosternon stejnegeri Hartweg, 1938
Names
| English | Arizona mud turtle |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | — |
| Sranan Tongo | sekrepatu (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Kinosternon stejnegeri Hartweg, 1938 |
About this species
The Arizona mud turtle (Kinosternon stejnegeri) is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae found in the deserts of Arizona (United States) and Sonora (Mexico). It is a semi-aquatic turtle. It lives in impermanent puddles, and avoids permanent rivers and lakes.
The male adult Arizona mud turtle is 103–181.3 mm (4.06–7.14 in) long, and the female is slightly smaller. The turtle's top shell is brown and olive brown with a dome shaped appearance. The skin is brown, dark silver on top, and light yellow on bottom of the head. There are no patterns on the extremities.
The turtle's diet includes frogs, tadpoles, invertebrates and carrion. During winter the Arizona mud turtle hibernates under the temporary puddle and pond.
The growth cycle begins in July and early August when the turtle starts laying eggs.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Testudines |
| Family | Kinosternidae |
| Genus | Kinosternon |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Brokopondo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
