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Eastern Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta picta

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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44.3343, -69.1808

Field Notes

Description:

Large scutes with broad olive edges and arranged more or less in straight rows across back.

Habitat:

Sandy roadside close to brackish swamp.

Notes:

Location is approx. Description taken from "A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America", all credit goes to it.

Reference Links:

Eastern Paintedturtle - Chrysemys picta picta - Overview, Painted turtle

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Reptiles of the World
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Freshwater Wetland Wildlife and Vegetation - Northeastern US
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BioBlitz, Maine
Mission
2013 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedMay 13, 2013

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