AnAge entry for Glyptemys muhlenbergii

Classification (HAGRID: 03328)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Emydidae
                    Genus: Glyptemys
Species
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Common name
Bog turtle
Synonyms
Clemmys muhlenbergii, Testudo muhlenbergii, Emys biguttata, Clemmys nuchalis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
40 years
Source
ref. 644
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

It is estimated that these animals can live more than 40 years [0644]. Two animals held captive at Zoo Atlanta were at least 35 years old when last reported alive [0645]. There are also anecdotal reports of animals living over 40 years in captivity.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 668670
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 335393
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