The eastern mud turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum) or common mud turtle is a common species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic to the United States. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern Mud 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 steindachneri
- Kinosternon baurii
- Kinosternon chimalhuaca
- Kinosternon flavescens
- Kinosternon herrerai
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Kinosternidae
- Genus
- Kinosternon
- Species
- Kinosternon subrubrum
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