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Stinkpot

Sternotherus odoratus

Photo by MitchRay
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Comments (7)
PaulMcK
Definetly, its a name I won't be forgetting, thanks
MitchRay
When I was in school the common name was Stinkpot, although Common Musk Turtle has a following. Personally I think Stinkpot has more character.
PaulMcK
Is it really called a Spinkpot? Poor little fella!!!
shebebusynow
More at: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Sternotherus_odoratus.html
MitchRay
It's an aquatic bottom-walking turtle in the mud and musk turtle family. The name comes from a smelly substance secreted by glands in the bridge of the shell.
p.young713
Is that a land turtle or a fresh water turtle?

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