Brown Land Turtle
Rhinoclemmys annulata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyGeoemydidae (Eurasian Pond, River, and Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- GenusRhinoclemmys (Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- SpeciesRhinoclemmys annulata (Brown Land Turtle)
About the Brown Land Turtle
The brown wood turtle or brown land turtle (Rhinoclemmys annulata) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to Central America and northern South America. R. annulata is one of nine species of turtles in the genus Rhinoclemmys.
R. annulata is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Little is known about reproduction and lifestyle. The male drool during the courtship on the female's head. A laying consists of only one or two eggs that are approximately 3.5 by 7 centimeters long. When the young turtles crawl out of the egg, they are already relatively large and have a shield length of approximately 6.3 cm.
The brown tortoise is a herbivore that feeds on parts of plants such as leaves and various seeds. The turtle is day active, with a peak in the morning and also after heavy rainfall there is an increased activity. At night the turtle hides among the leaves, while the water is sought to cool down in the heat. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Land Turtle in Braulio Carrillo National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 8 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 10 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Land Turtle in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Land Turtle sighting in Braulio Carrillo National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Land Turtle in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Brown Land Turtle in Braulio Carrillo National Park in our monthly data.