subgenus / Testudines taxon
Shield Mud Turtles Subgenus
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum)
Shield Mud Turtles Subgenus (Kinosternon (Thyrosternum)) is a subgenus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Mud Turtles, and 6 direct child taxa are currently listed here.
Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Cryptodira (CRYPTODIRA) > Durocryptodira (DUROCRYPTODIRA) > Snapping Turtles Superfamily (CHELYDROIDEA) > Mud and Musk Turtles (KINOSTERNIDAE) > Mud Turtles Subfamily (KINOSTERNINAE) > Mud Turtles (Kinosternon) > Shield Mud Turtles Subgenus (Kinosternon (Thyrosternum)). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.
- Chinese Name
- 盾胸龟亚属
- English Name
- Shield Mud Turtles Subgenus
- Scientific Name
- Kinosternon (Thyrosternum)
- Rank
- subgenus
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Shield Mud Turtles Subgenus currently includes 6 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.
Species
Striped Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) baurii
Species
Durango Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) durangoense
Species
Yellow Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) flavescens
Species
Florida Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) steindachneri
Species
Arizona Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) stejnegeri
Species
Eastern Mud Turtle
Kinosternon (Thyrosternum) subrubrum