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Geoemydidae

Reptile Families

Geoemydidae, formerly known as Bataguridae, is one of the largest and most diverse families within the order Testudines, with about 70 species. These turtles inhabit the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa, and encompass the Eurasian pond and river turtles as well as the Neotropical wood turtles, with the genus Rhinoclemmys as the family sole representative in Central and South America.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Family 2
Member Count Band
10 to 100 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Paleogene 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Connections

Parent Taxon Of

Oldham's leaf turtle, Species
Source Oldham's leaf turtle (Wikidata)
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Found In

Asia

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: GeoemydidaeSection: Ecologytier 2
Quote, Section: Ecology
Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa; the only genus in Central and South America is Rhinoclemmys.
Central America

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: GeoemydidaeSection: Ecologytier 2
Quote, Section: Ecology
Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa; the only genus in Central and South America is Rhinoclemmys.
Europe

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: GeoemydidaeSection: Ecologytier 2
Quote, Section: Ecology
Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa; the only genus in Central and South America is Rhinoclemmys.
North Africa

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: GeoemydidaeSection: Ecologytier 2
Quote, Section: Ecology
Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa; the only genus in Central and South America is Rhinoclemmys.
South America

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: GeoemydidaeSection: Ecologytier 2
Quote, Section: Ecology
Geoemydidae live in tropics and subtropics of Asia, Europe and North Africa; the only genus in Central and South America is Rhinoclemmys.
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ446640, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Geoemydidae
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    The Geoemydidae (formerly known as Bataguridae) are one of the largest and most diverse families in the order Testudines (turtles), with about 70 species.
  • In Group: Turtle and Tortoise Families (Testudines), Lead
    The Geoemydidae (formerly known as Bataguridae) are one of the largest and most diverse families in the order Testudines (turtles), with about 70 species.
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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Geoemydidae
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 75
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Geoemydidae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Geoemydidae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 56 ... "early_interval": "Ypresian"
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Wikidata: Geoemydidae
Wikidata Q446640, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Oldham's leaf turtle (Wikidata)
WikidataParent Taxon Of: Oldham's leaf turtle, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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