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Forero-Medina, G., & Castaño-Mora, O. V. (2011). Kinosternon scorpioides albogulare (du`éril & bocourt 1870) – white-throated mud turtle, swanka turtle. In A. G. J. Rhodin, P. P. van Dijk, R. A. Saumure, K. A. Buhlmann & J. B.Iverson (Eds.), Vol. 5IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group.
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| Resource type: Book Article DOI: 10.3854/crm.5.064.albogulare.v1.2011 BibTeX citation key: ForeroMedina2011a View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Habitat = habitat, Kinosternon scorpioides, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Südamerika = South America Creators: , B.Iverson, Buhlmann, Castaño-Mora, van Dijk, Forero-Medina, Rhodin, Saumure Publisher: IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group |
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Summary. – The White-throated Mud Turtle, Kinosternon scorpioides albogulare (Family Kinosternidae), is a poorly studied taxon that inhabits freshwater ponds, streams, and mangrove forests in Central America from Honduras to Panama and the Caribbean island of San Andrés, Colombia. Carapace length can reach approximately 150 mm, but varies geographically, with some populations averaging only 125 mm; clutch size ranges from 1–6, but usually 2–5, and egg size is approximately 31 x 15 mm. Although little is known about its ecology, reproduction, and population trends, its occurrence in several countries, the fact that its habitat is included in some protected areas, the low human consumption, and the high estimated densities at some sites, support the premise that it is not currently globally threatened. However, there is a need for population and reproductive studies throughout its range in order to determine population trends and possible conservation recommendations in some areas. Local populations might be vulnerable to specific threats that must be evaluated independently. The population on San Andrés Island, Colombia, is potentially threatened by an introduced predator. Distribution. – Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador. From western Honduras and El Salvador to western Panama, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and the Colombian island of San Andrés in the Caribbean. Synonymy. – Cinosternon albogulare Duméril and Bocourt 1870, Cinosternum albogulare, Kinosternon cruentatum albogulare, Kinosternon scorpioides albogulare. Status. – IUCN 2011 Red List: Not Listed; CITES: Not Listed; Colombia: Red Book of Endangered Reptiles: Vulnerable (VU D2).
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