Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
key morphological traits: Average carapace length when fully grown is 35 inches and average adult weight is 298 lbs. The carapace has a yellow-orange to reddish-brown color, while the plastron is usually light yellow.
functional/ecological fun facts: Sexual dimorphism is only visible in adults, where adult males have longer tails and claws than adult females.