Rhinoclemmys

Updated on Oct 11, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Superfamily Testudinoidea Subfamily Rhinoclemmydinae Higher classification Geoemydidae Rank Genus		Suborder Cryptodira Family Geoemydidae Scientific name Rhinoclemmys Phylum Chordata Order Turtle

Lower classifications Painted wood turtle, Black river turtle, Furrowed wood turtle, Mexican spotted wood turtle, Brown wood turtle

Rhinoclemmys rubida rubida

Rhinoclemmys is a turtle genus in the family Geoemydidae (formerly Bataguridae), the only genus in the subfamily Rhinoclemmydinae. They are commonly known as the Neotropical wood turtles and are the only geoemydids known from the Americas. As such, they have adapted to a wide range of habitats, which is reflected in the species' common names. It contains nine species.