Escambia Map Turtle

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Turtle Species

Escambia Map Turtle

Graptemys ernsti

  • Scientific nameGraptemys ernsti
  • Japanese nameアーンストチズガメ
  • FamilyPond turtles (Emydidae)
  • Max carapace length29 cm
  • DietCarnivorous
  • LifestyleAquatic
  • Conservation status (IUCN)NT — Near Threatened
  • iNaturalist observations127

About this species

The Escambia map turtle, also known commonly as Ernst's map turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the United States.

Source: Wikipedia「Escambia map turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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