Genus / Testudines taxon
Musk Turtles
Sternotherus
Musk Turtles (Sternotherus) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Mud Turtles Subfamily, 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) > Musk Turtles (Sternotherus). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.
- Chinese Name
- 麝香龟属
- English Name
- Musk Turtles
- Scientific Name
- Sternotherus
- Rank
- Genus
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Musk Turtles currently includes 6 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.
Species
Razor-backed Musk Turtle
Sternotherus carinatus
Species
Flattened Musk Turtle
Sternotherus depressus
Species
Intermediate Musk Turtle
Sternotherus intermedius
Species
Loggerhead Musk Turtle
Sternotherus minor
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Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
Species
Stripe-necked Musk Turtle
Sternotherus peltifer