Herrera's mud turtle
A species of Mud turtles Scientific name : Kinosternon herrerai Genus : Mud turtles
Herrera's mud turtle, A species of Mud turtles
Scientific name: Kinosternon herrerai
Genus: Mud turtles
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Description
Herrera's mud turtle (Kinosternon herrerai ) is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Herrera's mud turtle species is mainly omnivorous, heavily relying on an assortment of invertebrates. It notably consumes various insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, but it also consumes considerable amounts of plant matter, such as algae and aquatic vegetation.
Appearance
Herrera's mud turtle is a small turtle, possessing a dark, highly domed carapace without distinctive markings. Its tail and limbs have a similar dark brief, while the plastron is noticeably paler. It has canonical hard skin with bumpy texture. The gender can be distinguished through subtle differences; males have a longer, thicker tail and a concave plastron.
Behavior
Herrera's mud turtle are primarily nocturnal, often found submerged in mud during the day and become actively foraging at night. As a defensive behavior, the species will recede into its shell. These semi-aquatic turtles are typically solitary, only coming together for mating. Notably, herrera's mud turtle's adaptation to murky waters involves an elongated snout functioning as a snorkel.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Mud turtles Genus
Mud turtles Species
Herrera's mud turtle 
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