The Oaxaca mud turtle (Kinosternon oaxacae) is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Both the common name and the scientific name derive from Oaxaca, a Mexican state. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed this species as "Least Concern".
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Oaxaca 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 chimalhuaca
- Kinosternon scorpioides
- Kinosternon herrerai
- Kinosternon albogulare
- Kinosternon cruentatum
- Kinosternon integrum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Kinosternidae
- Genus
- Kinosternon
- Species
- Kinosternon oaxacae
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