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Turtle Species
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
- Scientific nameGraptemys geographica
- Japanese nameヒラチズガメ
- FamilyPond turtles (Emydidae)
- Max carapace length27 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan20 years
- DietCarnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)LC — Least Concern
- iNaturalist observations19,685
About this species
The northern map turtle, also known as the common map turtle, is an aquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. It is endemic to North America.
Source: Wikipedia「Northern map turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
