AnAge entry for Chrysemys picta

Classification (HAGRID: 03692)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Emydidae
                    Genus: Chrysemys
Species
Chrysemys picta
Common name
Painted turtle
Synonyms
Testudo picta

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
61 years (wild)
Source
ref. 6
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One field study failed to find statistical differences between the mortality rates and reproductive outputs of young and old painted turtles [0006]. However, in one study on >1000 wild painted turtles successful reproduction and survival declined with age in females. Despite high reproductive output, the produced eggs had reduced hatching success. These findings were attributed to possible human disruption [1187].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
2,750 days
Male sexual maturity
1,642 days
Adult weight
371.8 g

Metabolism

Typical body temperature
290ºK or 16.4ºC or 61.4ºF
Resting metabolic rate
0.0236 W
Body mass
400.0 g
Metabolic rate per body mass
0.000059 W/g

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 173783
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8479
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