Eastern box turtle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern diurnal
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:color brown or black with yellow or orange patterns
gptkbp:conservationStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Terrapene
gptkbp:habitat meadows
woodlands
gptkbp:hibernates brumates in winter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern box turtle
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan 30-40 years
can exceed 100 years in captivity
gptkbp:nativeTo Eastern United States
gptkbp:order gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:protectedBy state laws in parts of its range
gptkbp:reproduction lays eggs
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Terrapene_carolina_carolina
gptkbp:shellType high-domed, hinged plastron
gptkbp:size 4.5 to 6 inches (11 to 15 cm)
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pet trade
road mortality
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4