Deirochelyinae

Deirochelyinae
Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Subclass:	Anapsida
Order:	Testudines
Suborder:	Cryptodira
Superfamily:	Testudinoidea
Family:	Emydidae
Subfamily:	Deirochelyinae
Genera
Chrysemys   Deirochelys   Graptemys   Malaclemys   Pseudemys   Trachemys

The Deirochelyinae are a subfamily of Emydidae. Consists of species native to North, and South America, some of which are frequently kept as pets. As a result of pet trade, one species, the red-eared slider, can now be found in many parts of the world.

Classification

• Genus Chrysemys
• Genus Deirochelys
• Genus Graptemys
• Genus Malaclemys
• Genus Pseudemys
• Genus Trachemys

External links

• Family Emydidae on The Reptile Database