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Eastern Box Turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description What You’re Seeing A high-domed terrestrial turtle with a hinged plastron (bottom shell) that allows it to close completely like a box. Key visual identifiers: Adults typically measure 4.5–6 inches (11–15
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Yellow-bellied Slider Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Yellow-bellied Slider is a medium-to-large freshwater turtle recognized by its smooth, slightly domed carapace marked with olive to dark brown tones and thin yellow striping. The plastron (underside) is
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Red-eared Slider Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) Common Names by Region Global: Red-eared sliderUnited States: Red-eared slider, Red-eared terrapinEurope & Asia (introduced): Red-eared sliderPet Trade: Slider turtle Description Size: Adults typically measure
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Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements (for captive or educational settings) Additional Notes
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Eastern Box Turtle Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: Note: Eastern Box Turtles are protected in many states due to declining populations caused by habitat loss, road mortality, and illegal collection for the pet