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Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata luteola
34.5155, -103.166
Field Notes
Description:
T. ornata have a shell that is less domed than other species of box turtle, appearing to be slightly flattened. Their coloration is generally black or dark brown, with yellow striping. T. o. luteola tends to have more striping than T. o. ornata.
Habitat:
T. ornata luteola inhabits the driest areas of all the box turtle species, and is found in western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and adjoining areas of northern Mexico.
Notes:
Spotted this individual in Ned Houk park north of Clovis.
Reference Links:
Terrapene ornata
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 9, 2013
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