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Turtle Species
Alabama Red-bellied Cooter
Pseudemys alabamensis
- Scientific namePseudemys alabamensis
- Japanese nameアラバマアカハラガメ
- FamilyPond turtles (Emydidae)
- Max carapace length36 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan11 years
- DietHerbivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)EN — Endangered
- iNaturalist observations67
About this species
The Alabama red-bellied cooter or Alabama red-bellied turtle, is native to Alabama. It belongs to the turtle family Emydidae, the pond turtles. It is the official reptile of the state of Alabama.
Source: Wikipedia「Alabama red-bellied cooter」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
