Central American mud turtle

Description

The Central American mud turtle (Kinosternon angustipons), also known as the narrow-bridged mud turtle, is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family endemic to Central America. It can be found in the following countries: Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. In terms of reproduction, the female Central American mud Turtle can lay up to 4 eggs at time of reproduction, and multiple times a year. Kinosternon is a genus of small aquatic turtles from the Americas known commonly as mud turtles. They are very similar to the musk turtles, but generally smaller in size, and their carapaces are not as highly domed. They are found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. The greatest species richness is in Mexico, and only three species (K. dunni, K. leucostomum, and K. scorpioides) are found in South America. All mud turtles are carnivorous, consuming various aquatic invertebrates, fish, and even carrion.