How Many Groups and Species of Turtles Exist?

By Momi on February 28, 2024
Category(s)
Animals and Pets
Topic(s)
Turtle
Reptiles
A Sea Turtle

Turtles are divided into two major groups.

1. The Pleurodira (side necked turtles)

2. Cryptodira

There are 360 living species of turtles, including land-dwelling tortoises and freshwater terrapins.