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Suwannee cooter

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The Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis) is a subspecies of turtle in the genus Pseudemys. It is a subspecies of the river cooter. The species is endemic to Florida, including in the Suwannee River.[1]

Conservation status

P. c. suwanniensis was hunted for its meat, but is now protected.[2]

Appearance

The carapace of P. c. suwanniensisis black in color, with yellow markings. The plastron is light orange or yellow with black markings. Adults can reach 17 inches (43.7 centimeters) in carapace length.

Diet

The diet of P. c. suwanniensis mainly consists of aquatic plants.[2]

References

  1. ^ Ernst, C.H.; Lovich, J.E. (2009). Turtles of the United States and Canada. Second edition. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.
  2. ^ a b Suwannee cooter Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Suwannee cooter: Brief Summary

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The Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis) is a subspecies of turtle in the genus Pseudemys. It is a subspecies of the river cooter. The species is endemic to Florida, including in the Suwannee River.

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