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False Map Turtle

Graptemys pseudogeographica

The False Map Turtle is a small, colorful turtle that loves to bask in the sun on logs and rocks. They have unique patterns on their shells that look like maps, helping them blend into their watery homes.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The False Map Turtle has a distinctive olive-brown to grayish-brown carapace, marked with intricate yellow or orange map-like lines, and a noticeable ridge down its back. Its head, neck, and limbs are dark with bright yellow stripes, often with a prominent yellow spot behind each eye, making it visually distinct from similar turtles.

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False Map Turtle
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False Map Turtle

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Every False Map Turtle has unique shell patterns, just like human fingerprints!

Female False Map Turtles are much bigger than males, sometimes twice their size!

These turtles often stack themselves on top of each other while basking in the sun!

They can hold their breath underwater for a very long time, sometimes hours when resting!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Patterned Camouflage

False Map Turtle has map-like shell patterns that help them blend seamlessly with rocky riverbeds and submerged logs.

Fähigkeit

Solar Charger

False Map Turtle can bask for hours because absorbing sunlight helps them regulate body temperature and health.

Fähigkeit

River Glider

False Map Turtle has strong webbed feet that help them swim swiftly and gracefully through flowing water.

Fähigkeit

Flexible Feeder

False Map Turtle can switch their diet because they are omnivores, eating both plants and animals as they grow.

Maße und Details

Länge
10-27 cm
Gewicht
0.3-2.5 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-30 Jahre
Top Speed
1 km/h
Schwimmgeschwindigkeit
8 km/h
Gelegegröße
8-22
Brutzeit
60-90 Tage
Maximale Tiefe
10 m

Ernährung und Fütterung

These turtles enjoy a varied diet of tiny water creatures and yummy plants.

Altersunterschiede: Young turtles eat more insects and fish, while adults prefer a higher percentage of plants.

Hauptnahrung

  • Aquatic insects
  • Small fish
  • Aquatic plants
  • Algae
  • Snails

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Great Pond Snail

Lymnaea stagnalis

An important food source for these turtles.

eats

Mosquitofish

Gambusia affinis

Small fish commonly consumed by False Map Turtles.

eaten by

Common Snapping Turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Larger snapping turtles may prey on juvenile False Map Turtles.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons frequently raid turtle nests, eating eggs and hatchlings.

depends on

Southern Naiad

Najas guadalupensis

Provides both food and cover in their aquatic environment.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

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Don't touch wild turtles; they can be shy and scared. Always watch them from a distance!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von False Map Turtle?

10-27 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von False Map Turtle?

0.3-2.5 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von False Map Turtle?

15-30 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von False Map Turtle?

1 km/h

Was frisst False Map Turtle?

These turtles enjoy a varied diet of tiny water creatures and yummy plants.

Was ist der/die/das schwimmgeschwindigkeit von False Map Turtle?

8 km/h

Wo findet man False Map Turtle normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt False Map Turtle?

Foraging

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