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Mississippi Map Turtle
About Mississippi Map Turtle
The Mississippi Map Turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni) is an aquatic turtle that includes 14 species of turtles in the genus Graptemys with patterns on the shell that look similar to the contour lines of heights on an elevation map. This type of turtle is very fond of strong currents and deep water. This is because the Mississippi Map Turtle comes from rivers with strong currents.
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Common Name
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Kohn's map turtle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni
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Species
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Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni
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Genus
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Graptemys
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Emydidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Mississippi Map Turtle |
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Color
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Olive
Brown
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Bony Shell
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Min Height
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6 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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hard |
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Tank Size
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75 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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75°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Mississippi Map Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Paddling
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Mississippi Map Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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30 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Wetland
Freshwater
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Country
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United States of America (the)
North America
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