The desert box turtle, also known as the Sonoran box turtle, (Terrapene ornata luteola) is a subspecies of box turtle which is endemic to the southwestern United States and northern …

Apr 16, 2013 · The desert box turtle is one of two subspecies of the Western Box turtle (Terrapene ornata). It is similar in appearance to the ornate box turtle.

The Desert box turtle (Terrapene ornata luteola) is a subspecies of box turtle which is found in United States and northern Mexico. These turtles are most known for their boxy shell and its …

Learn about the Desert box turtle: how to recognize one, where to find one, what it likes to eat and more.

The Desert Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata luteola) is a captivating species that calls the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States home. Known for their charming appearance …

Box turtles are "dry-land" turtles and may be found far from a water body. The ornate box turtle is usually found in open habitats: pastures, prairie and open woodland. This species is most …

The western box turtle of grasslands, found in treeless plains to gentle hills with grass or low bushes and sandy soils, though occasionally it is found in desert habitats. It tends to create …

Below is a list of additional information and media on this taxon. You can further refine your results, or enter a search term below. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance …

The Desert Box Turtle is a dull brown turtle, with indistinct darker markings. The skin is dark with some yellowish or greenish markings. The head may have some greenish markings. Young …

The desert box turtle (Terrapene ornata luteola) is recognized as one of two subspecies within the ornate box turtle complex (Terrapene ornata), alongside the plains box turtle (T. o. ornata).