Maracaibo wood turtle facts for kids

The Maracaibo wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys diademata) is a special kind of turtle. Its scientific name is Rhinoclemmys diademata. This turtle belongs to a group of turtles called the Geoemydidae family. It is found only in a specific area, meaning it is "endemic" to northern South America.

Quick facts for kids Maracaibo wood turtle
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Rhinoclemmys
Species:	diademata
Synonyms
Geoemyda punctularia diademata Mertens, 1954 Callopsis punctularia diademata — H.M. Smith, R.B. Smith & Sawin, 1976 Rhinoclemmys punctularia diademata — Fretey, Hoogmoed & Lescure, 1977 Geomyda punctularia diademata — Ernst, 1978 Rhinoclemmys diademata — Pritchard, 1979 Rhinoclemys [sic] diademata — Pritchard, 1979

Where the Maracaibo Wood Turtle Lives

The Maracaibo wood turtle, also known as R. diademata, lives in northern South America. You can find this turtle in two countries: Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers areas near water, like rivers and swamps.

More to Explore

If you want to learn more, you can read about the Maracaibo wood turtle in Spanish: Galápago de Maracaibo para niños