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Common Map Turtle

Graptemys geographica

Photo by Steffi
Published on Project Noah
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39.7589, -84.1916

Field Notes

Habitat:

The pond at Cox Arboretum Metropark

Notes:

Thanks to John G. Phillips for the ID!

Species ID Suggestions

Common Map Turtle

Graptemys geographica
John G. Phillips
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Comments (5)
Steffi
Thanks, John!! I wondered about the triangular shape of the shell.
John G. Phillips
You can tell its a Map Turtle by the sharp ridge down the carapce (sliders and painted turtles lack this) and the striped legs and face accompanied by the spot behind each eye.
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PublishedJune 9, 2011

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