Furrowed Wood Turtle
Rhinoclemmys areolata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyGeoemydidae (Eurasian Pond, River, and Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- GenusRhinoclemmys (Neotropical Wood Turtles)
- SpeciesRhinoclemmys areolata (Furrowed Wood Turtle)
About the Furrowed Wood Turtle
The furrowed wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys areolata) is a species of turtle belonging to the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae found in the Yucatán Peninsula and adjacent regions of Central America. Rhodin, Anders G.J.; van Dijk, Peter Paul; Iverson, John B.; Shaffer, H. Bradley (2010-12-14). "Turtles of the World 2010 Update: Annotated Checklist of Taxonomy, Synonymy, Distribution and Conservation Status" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
Fritz, Uwe; Havaš, Peter (2007-10-31). "Checklist of Chelonians of the World" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2010-12-29. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Furrowed Wood Turtle in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Furrowed Wood Turtle in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Furrowed Wood Turtle sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Furrowed Wood Turtle in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Furrowed Wood Turtle in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.