River Cooter
Scientific Name: Pseudemys concinna
Photo Credits: JD Wilson
River cooters are found in rivers and large streams. They feed on aquatic plants, growing to 9-13 inches in shell length. This turtle can be distinguished from the slider by its significantly more flattened and flared shell and by its flat chin. In North Carolina,this species is found in coastal areas.
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