Staurotypus
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Staurotypus is a genus of aquatic turtles, commonly known as giant musk turtles, Mexican musk turtles, or three-keeled musk turtles, in the family Kinosternidae. The genus contains two recognized species, which are endemic to Mexico and Central America. Both species are sold and bred as pets.
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Staurotypus | |
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Staurotypus salvinii (Chiapas giant musk turtle or giant musk turtle) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Cryptodira |
Family: | Kinosternidae |
Subfamily: | Staurotypinae |
Genus: | Staurotypus Wagler, 1830 |
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