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Basic information

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderTurtles
FamilyMud and musk turtles
GenusMud turtles
Czech name
Klapavka floridská
English name
Striped Mud Turtle
Alternative names
Dreistreifen-Klappschildkröte, Three-striped Mud Turtle, Two-lined Mud Turtle
Synonyms
Cinosternon baurii, Kinosternon bauri palmarum
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest, Shrubland, Wetland
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Saxicolous, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Carapace length
max 120 mm
Body mass
max 269 g
Hatchling mass
max 4.5 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 49.7 years
Activity
Diurnal
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
22–27.8 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
~3 individuals
Sex determination
Temperature-dependent sex determination
Egg length
~25 mm
Egg width
~20 mm
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4