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Red-bellied Cooter

Pseudemys nelsoni

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Florida redbelly can be distinguished from the other turtles by its distinctive red-tinged plastron (belly) and two cusps (like teeth) on its upper beak.

Habitat:

Holly Bluff Dock area on St. Johns River.

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Florida red-bellied cooter

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