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musk turtle

sternotherus odoratus

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Field Notes

Description:

5 inches found in lake michigan

Habitat:

lakes with weeds mud

Species ID Suggestions

Common Musk Turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

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Comments (2)
jamiewgoodspeed
also his shell was not as rounded as a musk turtle he was not as dark
jamiewgoodspeed
his tail and neck were very long and he was always trying to bite but i see why you think so his eyes are on the sides of his head and there are to tripes on his ears

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Midwest Reptile Study
Photographed
PublishedMay 1, 2013

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