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Photo by joan6153
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Field Notes

Description:

Baby turtle found in my backyard along a fresh water canal bank. Has elaborate patterning on shell and a bright yellow under-side.

Habitat:

Along the bank of a fresh water canal in western Boca Raton, FL

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
It looks like a hatchling. Perhaps a Peninsula Cooter, Pseudemys peninsularis. http://www.wildherps.com/species/P.peninsularis.html
AlbertKang
Nice color and patterns on this one, great spotting!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Wildlife of the South East, USA
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
Mission
Turtles of the Southeast U.S.
Reptiles of South Florida
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2014

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