Stripe-necked Musk Turtle
Scientific Name: Sternotherus minor
Photo Credits: JD Wilson
The stripe-necked musk turtle’s most distinguishing feature is the numerous dark stripes lining the head and neck. Found in streams or rivers in the North Carolina mountains, this turtle prefers to eat small snails and aquatic insects. The stripe-necked musk turtle prefers to forage in the morning. It is listed as a Species of Special Concern by the state of North Carolina.
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