striped mud turtle

Appearance

They have three light-colored stripes along the length of the smooth carapace. They can grow to 8–12 cm carapace length.

Naming

The specific name, ''baurii'', is in honor of herpetologist Georg Baur.

Behavior

''Kinosternon baurii'' is a common species found in freshwater habitats. They wander about on land more than any other mud turtle and can sometimes be observed foraging for food in cow dung.

Habitat

''Kinosternon baurii'' is a common species found in freshwater habitats. They wander about on land more than any other mud turtle and can sometimes be observed foraging for food in cow dung.

Reproduction

They nest from September to June. The eggs, which are slightly over 2,5 cm long, hatch 13 to 19 weeks later. The hatchlings are about the size of the end of a typical man's thumb and, unlike the adult turtles, have keeled carapaces.

Food

Striped mud turtles are omnivorous. They eat insects, snails, fish, carrion, algae, and plants.