Population Demographics of Kinosternids in Petén, Northern Guatemala: An Analysis of Community Ecology and Morphology

Chelonian Conservation and Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Lauren Augustine, Chris Bednarski, Valerie Garcia, Diana Velásquez, Eduardo Reyes-Grajales
DOI: 10.2744/ccb-1673.1
Cited by: 1
References: 18

Abstract

Field investigations on the demography of freshwater turtle communities in El Petén, Guatemala, were carried out in October 2023 by using active and passive sampling methods. In total, 105 turtles representing three species (Kinosternon acutum, Kinosternon leucostomum, and Staurotypus triporcatus) were sampled. Results indicate that K. leucostomum and S. triporcatus are distributed throughout the department of El Petén, whereas K. acutum was found only in protected sites.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Turtle Biology and Conservation Ichthyology and Marine Biology Leech Biology and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Publisher
Chelonian Conservation and Biology Journal
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
140-144
Publication date
15 June 2026