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The Tequila splitfin, aka Tequila fish, gets its specific epithet from the Tequila Volcano, which is situated nearby. They are endemic to the Ameca River basin in west-central Mexico. Their current distribution is restricted to a single spring pool in Teuchitlán, only 13 feet in diameter. These fish face the […]

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]]> https://critter.science/the-tequila-splitfin/feed/ 0 The Burmese Roofed Turtle. The Turtle with a Smile https://critter.science/the-burmese-roofed-turtle-the-turtle-with-a-smile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-burmese-roofed-turtle-the-turtle-with-a-smile https://critter.science/the-burmese-roofed-turtle-the-turtle-with-a-smile/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:46 +0000 https://critter.science/?p=21599 Burmese roofed turtle

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Welcome in 1 of the world’s most endangered turtles, the Burmese roofed turtle, which appears to be constantly smiling. They are freshwater turtles that are endemic to the rivers of Myanmar. Once abundant throughout their range these terrapins suffered a rapid decline to the point that they were once considered […]

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