Common box turtle
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) is an omnivorous reptile.
- Scientific name
- Terrapene carolina
- Class
- Reptile
- Family / order
- Testudines
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 372 g
- Lifespan
- 138 years
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a common box turtle eat?
The common box turtle is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a common box turtle?
The common box turtle weighs around 372 g.
How long do common box turtles live?
In the wild, the common box turtle can live up to about 138 years.
Is the common box turtle endangered?
The common box turtle is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.