Sonora mud turtle
A species of Mud turtles, Also known as Desert mud turtle Scientific name : Kinosternon sonoriense Genus : Mud turtles
Sonora mud turtle, A species of Mud turtles
Also known as:
Desert mud turtle
Scientific name: Kinosternon sonoriense
Genus: Mud turtles
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Description
The Sonora mud turtle (Kinosternon sonoriense) is a species of turtle in the Kinosternidae family. It is found in Mexico and the United States. Also known as the Sonoyta Mud Turtle
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Appearance
Sonora mud turtle is a small aquatic turtle, with a shell size typically around 15cm. It has a robust, streamlined body covered in tough, scaly skin. This species sports a brown to dark green upper shell with yellow or cream underparts. The tail is long and tapering, while males have a thicker, slightly domed shell compared to females. Notably, sonora mud turtle has peculiar hinged plastrons on the lower shell allowing it to close up for defense.
Behavior
Sonora mud turtle displays primarily nocturnal, solitary behavior, specialized for survival in arid environments. This species excavates burrows for shelter and to alleviate temperature extremes. They exhibit a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, feeding mainly on small invertebrates. During the dry season, they aestivate to conserve resources. Males show territorial mating rituals, snout-bumping rivals out of their territory.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Mud turtles Genus
Mud turtles Species
Sonora mud turtle 
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