Florida Red-Bellied Cooter
Pseudemys nelsoni
26.2237, -80.1967
Field Notes
Description:
The Florida red-belly can be distinguished from the other turtles by its distinctive red-tinged plastron (belly) and two cusps (like teeth) on its upper beak.
Habitat:
Florida red-belly cooter is mainly herbivorous, and can be found in nearly any type of aquatic habitat.
Notes:
She lives on a man made lake in my neighborhood.
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 8, 2016
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