Keeled Box Turtle (Terrapene Coahuila): A Unique Reptile Facing Conservation Challenges
The keeled box turtle (Terrapene coahuila) is a distinct reptile species characterized by its unique appearance. It has a distinctive keeled shell, ranging in color from brown to black, with striking yellow markings. Its habitat spans the arid and semi-arid regions of northern Mexico and the southern United States. As an omnivore, it feeds on a wide variety of plants and animals, utilizing specialized foraging behaviors. The keeled box turtle faces conservation challenges due to habitat loss and human activities, leading to its endangered status.
