Central American river turtle

Generally known as Hickatee, it is the sole surviving species of its family

These turtles have a shell that is thick, heavy, and smooth. It is so smooth that it almost looks like it is made of leather. They are not very picky about their habitat and can live in any freshwater aquatic environment within their range. Primarily, however, they live in large lagoons, lakes, and rivers.

The turtle has suffered very badly at the hands of humans. Hunting the Hickatee is relatively easy, as it is naturally docile and inactive during the day and highly lucrative when sold at the market. As of now, the species is considered critically endangered and needs our immediate attention.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Belize
2006
Guatemala
2006
Honduras
2006
Presence Uncertain, Origin Uncertain
Mexico
2006

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size)/ Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No