Yucatán mud turtle
A species of Mud turtles, Also known as Creaser’s mud turtle Scientific name : Kinosternon creaseri Genus : Mud turtles
Yucatán mud turtle, A species of Mud turtles
Also known as:
Creaser’s mud turtle
Scientific name: Kinosternon creaseri
Genus: Mud turtles
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Description General Info
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Description
Creaser's mud turtle (Kinosternon creaseri) is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Yucatán mud turtle is a carnivorous turtle, predominantly feeding on a range of invertebrates. It particularly favors crustaceans, beetles, and mollusks, adeptly foraging in its aquatic habitat for sustenance.
Appearance
Yucatán mud turtle is a small-sized turtle with a highly domed, elongated carapace. Its skin is rough and has a dark, muddy-brown coloration, while its plastron is yellowish. This turtle lacks any distinctive markings or patterns. Unlike many turtle species, its tail is not very evident. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Yucatán mud turtle is a nocturnal, semi-aquatic turtle possessing a cryptic behavior, hiding during the day and becoming active during cooler hours. It forages by sifting through substrate in shallow waters. This solitary species is territorial, protecting its habitat primarily through aggression towards intruders. Its survival in arid environments involves burrowing deep into moist soil to prevent dehydration.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Mud turtles Genus
Mud turtles Species
Yucatán mud turtle 
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