The Mexican Mud Turtle has a smooth, dark shell and a distinctive, flattened body. It is known for its ability to burrow into mud during dry periods.
Habitat
Freshwater ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams.
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates and plant matter.
How common
Uncommon
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