Yucatán Box Turtle
Terrapene yucatana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyEmydidae (Pond and Box Turtles)
- GenusTerrapene (Box Turtles)
- SpeciesTerrapene yucatana (Yucatán Box Turtle)
3 Verified sightings at Calakmul Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Yucatán Box Turtle
The Yucatán box turtle (Terrapene yucatana) is a species of box turtle endemic to Mexico. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of Terrapene carolina. It is found in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Its shell is light-colored with some star-shaped dark spots. Its head is also light-colored. It has four toes on each foot. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Box Turtle in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.