Yellow Mud Turtle

The yellow mud turtle (Kinosternon flavescens), also commonly known as the yellow-necked mud turtle, is a species of mud turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is endemic to the Central United States and Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow 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 hirtipes
• Kinosternon integrum
• Kinosternon chimalhuaca
• Kinosternon sonoriense
• Kinosternon steindachneri
• Kinosternon subrubrum

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Kinosternidae

Genus

Kinosternon

Species

Kinosternon flavescens

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