About Rhinoclemmys funerea (Cope, 1875)
Nomenclature
The black wood turtle, also called the black river turtle, has the scientific name Rhinoclemmys funerea (Cope, 1875).
Taxonomy
It is one of nine turtle species that belong to the genus Rhinoclemmys, which is part of the family Geoemydidae.
Distribution
This turtle is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.