mud turtle

US /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
UK /ˈmʌd ˌtɝː.tl̩/
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tartaruga-de-lama

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 uma tartaruga-de-lama a apanhar sol num tronco perto do lago.
Mud turtles are often found in slow-moving streams and swamps.
As tartarugas-de-lama são frequentemente encontradas em riachos de movimento lento e pântanos.