Yucatan Mud Turtle [Campechea chrysea]
Description
The Yucatan Mud Turtle, or Campechea chrysea, is an aquatic turtle species endemic to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It inhabits freshwater bodies, such as ponds, marshes, and lagoons, especially in areas with dense vegetation. It is a small turtle species, with an adult carapace length typically between 13 to 20 cm. The carapace is usually dark brown or black, while the plastron is yellowish with dark seams. The head and limbs are dark with yellow stripes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Velvet Sponges
Geodiidae
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| Genus |
Campechea
Campechea
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