Deirochelyinae
| Deirochelyinae | |
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| Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Family: | Emydidae |
| Subfamily: | Deirochelyinae |
| Genera | |
The Deirochelyinae are a subfamily of Emydidae consisting of species native to North, and South America, some of which are frequently kept as pets. As a result of pet trade, one species, the red-eared slider, can now be found in many parts of the world.[1]
Classification
- Genus Chrysemys
- Genus Deirochelys
- Genus Graptemys
- Genus Malaclemys
- Genus Pseudemys
- Genus Trachemys
References
- ↑ "Turtles of the World: Trachemys scripta". Retrieved 2008-07-22.
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