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Sternotherus peltifer, known as the stripe-neck musk turtle, is a small freshwater turtle native to parts of the southeastern United States. It is best known for the thin, light-colored stripes running down its neck, which make it easy to recognize among other musk turtles. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: SternotherusSpecies: Sternotherus peltifer…
Sternotherus odoratus, known as the eastern musk turtle, is a small aquatic turtle found in eastern North America. It’s famous for the strong, foul odor it releases when threatened, which led to its nickname “stinkpot.” This hardy species thrives in various freshwater habitats and is known for its secretive nature. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass:…
Sternotherus minor, known as the Loggerhead musk turtle, is a small freshwater turtle found in the southeastern United States. It gets its name from its large, broad head, which is much larger in proportion to its body compared to other musk turtles. Its strong jaws help it feed on hard-shelled prey in its river and…
Sternotherus intermedius, also known as the Aliflora musk turtle, is a small aquatic turtle species recently identified within the musk turtle family. It belongs to the Sternotherus genus and is closely related to other musk turtles, but it stands out due to its distinct physical features and limited distribution. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder:…
Sternotherus depressus, also known as the Flattened Musk Turtle, is a small freshwater turtle found only in a limited area of Alabama, USA. Its flattened shell helps it hide under rocks in fast-flowing streams, making it well-adapted to life in clear, rocky waters. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: SternotherusSpecies: depressus Common Names…
Sternotherus carinatus, commonly known as the Razor-backed Musk Turtle, is a small freshwater turtle named for the distinct sharp ridge running along its shell. Found in slow-moving waters of the southeastern United States, this species is secretive and primarily aquatic, rarely basking outside the water. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: KinosternidaeGenus: SternotherusSpecies: Sternotherus…
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