The narrow-bridged musk turtle (Claudius angustatus) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is found in Central America and Mexico.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Narrow-bridged Musk Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Kinosternon herrerai
- Kinosternon chimalhuaca
- Kinosternon oaxacae
- Kinosternon leucostomum
- Kinosternon scorpioides
- Staurotypus triporcatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Kinosternidae
- Genus
- Claudius
- Species
- Claudius angustatus
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