The black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea), or black river turtle is one of nine species of turtle in the genus Rhinoclemmys, which is in the family Geoemydidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

2016年11月14日 · The Black Wood Turtle is one of many species of Wood Turtle, but it is the biggest of all of the Wood Turtle breeds. Black Wood Turtles are naturally found throughout Central America. They make their home in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as well as the Coco River.

Common name: Black Wood Turtle Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov Identification: The largest turtle in the genus Rhinoclemmys , R. funerea gets it's scientific species name from its overall dark or black coloration (Bonin et al. 2006, Ernst and Barbour, 1989).

2020年5月23日 · Common Names: black wood turtle or black river turtle The black wood turtle has a black shell and dark skin. They can be found in Panama, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.

In addition to habit loss and fragmentation, wood turtles face threats from agricultural machinery, invasive plants in nesting habitat, road-crossing mortality, degraded water quality, disease, and illegal collection for the black market pet trade.

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The wood turtle's karyotype consists of 50 chromosomes. [8] The larger scutes display a pattern of black or yellow lines. The wood turtle's plastron (ventral shell) is yellowish in color [10] and has dark patches. The posterior margin of the plastron terminates in a V-shaped notch. [6]

2023年9月8日 · The Black Wood Turtle is the largest member of the Wood Turtles in the Rhinoclemmys genus, reaching up to 14″ (35 cm). Wild-caught specimens have been imported from northern Central America in the last few years and are commonly available in …

Black Wood Turtles are native to Central America, thriving in various habitats from lowland forests to riverine environments. Their natural habitat includes areas with abundant vegetation and access to freshwater, which is essential for survival.

A medium to large-sized turtle predominantly found in Central America, extending from Costa Rica to Colombia. As its name suggests, this species typically exhibits a deep, dark coloration ranging from a true black to a dark brown, especially noticeable in younger specimens.