Genus / Testudines taxon

Painted Turtles

Chrysemys

Painted Turtles (Chrysemys) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Chicken Turtles and Allies Subfamily, and 2 direct child taxa are currently listed here.

Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Cryptodira (CRYPTODIRA) > Durocryptodira (DUROCRYPTODIRA) > Testudinoid Turtles Superfamily (TESTUDINOIDEA) > Pond Turtles (EMYDIDAE) > Chicken Turtles and Allies Subfamily (DEIROCHELYINAE) > Painted Turtles (Chrysemys). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.

Painted Turtles plate reference
Plate page 157
Chinese Name
锦龟属
English Name
Painted Turtles
Scientific Name
Chrysemys
Rank
Genus

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