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Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

Photo by BugEric
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38.5072, -104.441

Field Notes

Description:

Marked as shown. Note reddish plastron, lack of red marking on cheek.

Habitat:

Found in a small, artificial wetland near ranch headquarters, shaded by cottonwood trees. Surrounding natural landscape is very dry shortgrass prairie.

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Painted Turtle - Chrysemys picta - Overview

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Midwest Reptile Study

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PublishedMay 30, 2013

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