Rhinoclemmys
Encyclopedia
Rhinoclemmys is a turtle
genus
in the family
Geoemydidae
(formerly Bataguridae). They are commonly known as the Neotropical wood turtles and are the only geoemydids known from the Americas
. As such, they have adapted
to a wide range of habitat
s, which is reflected in the species' common names.
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield...
genus
Genus
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in the family
Family (biology)
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Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae
Geoemydidae is the largest and most diverse family in the order Testudines with about 70 species. It includes the Eurasian pond and river turtles and Neotropical wood turtles.-Characteristics:...
(formerly Bataguridae). They are commonly known as the Neotropical wood turtles and are the only geoemydids known from the Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
. As such, they have adapted
Adaptation
An adaptation in biology is a trait with a current functional role in the life history of an organism that is maintained and evolved by means of natural selection. An adaptation refers to both the current state of being adapted and to the dynamic evolutionary process that leads to the adaptation....
to a wide range of habitat
Habitat
* Habitat , a place where a species lives and grows*Human habitat, a place where humans live, work or play** Space habitat, a space station intended as a permanent settlement...
s, which is reflected in the species' common names.
Species
- Brown wood turtle, Rhinoclemmys annulata
- Furrowed wood turtleFurrowed wood turtleThe furrowed wood turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the Rhinoclemmys genus of the family Geoemydidae.- References :Bibliography...
, Rhinoclemmys areolata - Maracaibo wood turtleMaracaibo wood turtleThe Maracaibo wood turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the Rhinoclemmys genus of the family Geoemydidae.- References :Bibliography...
, Rhinoclemmys diademata - Black river turtleBlack River TurtleThe black river turtle , or black wood turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae.It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.-Source:...
, Rhinoclemmys funerea - Colombian wood turtleColombian wood turtleThe Colombian wood turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the Rhinoclemmys genus of the family Geoemydidae.- References :Bibliography...
, Rhinoclemmys melanosterna - Large-nosed wood turtleLarge-nosed Wood TurtleThe Large-nosed wood turtle is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.-Source:* Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 29 July 2007....
, Rhinoclemmys nasuta - Painted wood turtle, Rhinoclemmys pulcherrimaRhinoclemmys pulcherrimaThe Painted wood turtle , or Ornate wood turtle is a turtle species of the Rhinoclemmys genus in the family Geoemydidae. It is found in Mexico and Central America, up to Costa Rica. There are four recognized subspecies.-Subspecies:*R. p. incisa*R. p. manni*R. p. pulcherrima*R. p...
- Spot-legged turtleSpot-legged turtleThe Spot-legged turtle is a species of turtle belonging to the Rhinoclemmys genus of the family Geoemydidae.- References :Bibliography...
, Rhinoclemmys punctularia - Mexican spotted wood turtle, Rhinoclemmys rubida