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False Map Turtle

Graptemys pseudogeographica

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This adorable hatchling has an olive carapace with raised vertebral spines. They have dark skin with orange or yellow lines, most prominent on the top of the head.

Habitat:

Found in vegetated areas in freshwater.

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Comments (2)
Phil_S
That is so adorable! Great find!

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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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