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Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

Photo by Grace M.
Published on Project Noah
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42.5098, -70.8484

Field Notes

Description:

The top of the shell is black, while the bottom is yellow and red.

Habitat:

Ponds and rocks.

Notes:

If it has long claws, it is a male. If not, it is a female. Likes to sun on rocks.

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