Species Detail
Dunn's Mud Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Dunn's Mud Turtle

Kinosternon dunni

Habitat

Rivers and streams.

Range

Western Colombia.

Adult Size

Up to 8 in (Up to 20 cm)

Diet

Aquatic invertebrates

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

About this species

A very dark, elongated turtle with a large, unhinged plastron. It is poorly studied compared to other mud turtles.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Dunn's Mud Turtle is aquatic โ€” enrichment centers on water quality, basking, and foraging variety.

  • Provide varied water depth with deep areas for swimming and shallow shelves for resting.
  • Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
  • Introduce gentle water movement or aeration for sensory variety.
  • Scatter food in the water to encourage swimming and searching.
  • Include underwater cover and hiding spots to reduce stress.
  • Provide a dry haul-out area for basking and resting.

Housing & Social Behavior

Variable

Can live in groups provided individual males have sufficient territory.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.