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Turtle Species
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
- Scientific nameGraptemys pseudogeographica
- Japanese nameニセチズガメ
- FamilyPond turtles (Emydidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan36 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)LC — Least Concern
- iNaturalist observations5,092
About this species
The false map turtle is a species of turtle endemic to the United States. It is a common pet species. Two subspecies are recognized, including the nominotypical subspecies described here.
Source: Wikipedia「False map turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
