Genus / Testudines taxon
Box Turtles
Terrapene
Box Turtles (Terrapene) is a genus in the Testudines taxonomy. Its parent taxon is Pond Turtles Subfamily, and 7 direct child taxa are currently listed here.
Lineage: Turtles and Tortoises (TESTUDINES) > Cryptodira (CRYPTODIRA) > Durocryptodira (DUROCRYPTODIRA) > Testudinoid Turtles Superfamily (TESTUDINOIDEA) > Pond Turtles (EMYDIDAE) > Pond Turtles Subfamily (EMYDINAE) > Box Turtles (Terrapene). This path helps place the taxon within its family, genus, or species-level context.
- Chinese Name
- 箱龟属
- English Name
- Box Turtles
- Scientific Name
- Terrapene
- Rank
- Genus
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Box Turtles currently includes 7 direct child taxa. Open any entry to continue through its lineage and reference material.
Species
Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
Species
Coahuila Box Turtle
Terrapene coahuila
Species
Mexican Box Turtle
Terrapene mexicana
Species
Spotted Box Turtle
Terrapene nelsoni
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Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata
Species
Three-toed Box Turtle
Terrapene triunguis
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Yucatan Box Turtle
Terrapene yucatana