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June 29, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Desert Box Turtle (T. ornata luteola)

The desert box turtle, also known as the Sonoran box turtle, inhabits the desert grasslands and shrublands of the southwestern US and northern Mexico. For the most part, they are terrestrial but occasionally go into the water. Because of a movable hinge between its pectoral and abdominal structures, … [Read more...] about Desert Box Turtle (T. ornata luteola)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Desert Box Turtle Tagged With: Cites 2, Near Threatened (NT), northern Mexico, ornata luteola, southwestern US, Terrapene

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

3 Toe Box Turtle (T. carolina triungis)

The 3 toed box turtle is found in the Mississippi River Valley and southeastward across western Tennessee and Georgia to the coastal lowlands. This species inhabits temperate regions of open woodlands, pastures, and marshy meadows near streams or ponds. They are omnivorous and will even consume … [Read more...] about 3 Toe Box Turtle (T. carolina triungis)

Filed Under: 3 toe box turtle, Chelonian Tagged With: Canada, carolina triungis, Cites 2, Mexico, Terrapene, United States, Vulnerable (VU)

June 18, 2021 By Joy Field Leave a Comment

Northern Spotted Box Turtle (T. nelsoni klauberi)

The northern spotted box turtle is found only in three locations, Sonora, Chihuahua, and northern Sinaloa, Mexico. In those locations, no more than four specimens have been found and due to this, little information is known about this species. The habitat of this species is difficult to access and … [Read more...] about Northern Spotted Box Turtle (T. nelsoni klauberi)

Filed Under: Chelonian, Northern Spotted Box Turtle Tagged With: Cites 2, Data Deficient (DD), Mexico, nelsoni klauberi, Terrapene

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