The Colombian wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys melanosterna) is one of nine species of turtle belonging to the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Colombian Wood 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
- Rhinoclemmys punctularia
- Rhinoclemmys funerea
- Rhinoclemmys areolata
- Rhinoclemmys annulata
- Notochelys platynota
- Cuora philippinensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Rhinoclemmys
- Species
- Rhinoclemmys melanosterna
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