False Map Turtle — printable fact sheet
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False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
The False Map Turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle native to the central United States. Named for the map-like yellow lines on its olive-brown carapace, this turtle is distinguished by a prominent keel and a lack of a broad head marking found in some related species. It is…
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- Despite their name, False Map Turtles can be difficult to distinguish from true map turtles without close examination of their head and shell markings.
- False Map Turtles are highly skilled swimmers, often seen basking in large groups. Their map-like shell patterns help camouflage them among aquatic plants and debris. Unlike some turtles, they rarely leave the water except to lay eggs.
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