Coahuilan Box Turtle (Terrapene coahuila) — Endangered Reptilia

Coahuilan Box Turtle

Terrapene coahuila

Conservation Status

Endangered

Reptilia · Emydidae

About

The Coahuilan box turtle, also known commonly as the aquatic box turtle, is an endangered species of turtle in the family Emydidae. Unlike the other members of the genus Terrapene, this turtle spends roughly 90% of its time in water.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range and travel throughout the desert.

Diet

Eat fly larvae, dragonfly nymphs, beetles, true bugs, spiders, reptiles, fish, crayfish, mushrooms, and plant matter (such as Chara and Eleocharis spp.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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