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Eastern Musk Turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

Photo by James McNair
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small young turtle. About 8 inches long. Nose somewhat pointed. Thin yellowish white stripes to face

Habitat:

Florida wetlands

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Musk Turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

Reference Link
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Comments (4)
James McNair
Thank you Livan, always exciting for me to get a new species I haven't photographed before!
Heather R
It's either a mud turtle or a musk turtle.
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PublishedMay 27, 2016

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