Sonora mud turtle

Kinosternon sonoriense

The Sonora mud turtle, also known as the Sonoyta mud turtle, is a species of turtle in the Kinosternidae family. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
Sonora Mud Turtle or Kinosternon senoriense Geotagged,Kinosternon sonoriense,Sonora mud turtle,United States,Winter

Appearance

The Sonoran mud turtle species is heavily influenced by its environment. Depending on the amount of water available due to fixed water sources or rainfall, is how tolerant the mud turtle is to drought. The species' drought tolerance is extremely variable, depending on its environment.
Sonoran mud turtle or Kinosternon sonoriense Geotagged,Kinosternon sonoriense,Sonora mud turtle,United States,Winter

Naming

*Sonora mud turtle - "Kinosternon sonoriense sonoriense"
⤷ Sonoyta mud turtle - "Kinosternon sonoriense longifemorale"

Distribution

* Mexico: Chihuahua and Sonora.
⤷  United States: Arizona and New Mexico.

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Status: Near threatened
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderTestudines
FamilyKinosternidae
GenusKinosternon
SpeciesK. sonoriense
Photographed in
United States of America