Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedReptilia · Emydidae
About
Terrapene ornata is a species of North American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or the ornate box turtle. It is one of two recognized species of box turtle in the United States, having two subspecies. The second recognized species of box turtle is the eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina. T. carolina has six subspecies, two of which are endemic to Mexico.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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