Jalisco mud turtle

Description

The Jalisco mud turtle (Kinosternon chimalhuaca) is a species of mud turtle in the Kinosternidae family endemic to Mexico. It is found in Colima and Jalisco. 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.