mud turtle

US /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
UK /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
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tortuga de barro

a small freshwater turtle (genus Kinosternon) with a dull-colored, often flattened shell, typically found in muddy or shallow waters.

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We spotted a mud turtle basking on a log near the pond.
Vimos una tortuga de barro tomando el sol en un tronco cerca del estanque.
Mud turtles are often found in slow-moving streams and swamps.
Las tortugas de barro se encuentran a menudo en arroyos de movimiento lento y pantanos.