Barbour's map turtle
A species of Map turtles Scientific name : Graptemys barbouri Genus : Map turtles
Barbour's map turtle, A species of Map turtles
Scientific name: Graptemys barbouri
Genus: Map turtles
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Description
Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri ) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
30-40 years
Diet
Barbour's map turtle predominantly feeds on mollusks, especially snails and freshwater clams. This sly hunter's remarkable jaw strength enables it to crush the hard shells of its preferred prey.
Appearance
Barbour's map turtle is a moderately sized, smooth-shelled turtle. Nearly oval in shape, its highly-domed carapace exhibits an olive to brown color with striking yellow or cream patterns. This turtle's plastron has a complex design of yellowish markings set on a dark background. Noticeably, males differ, possessing elongated fore-claws and a narrower plastron, while females are usually larger with wider plastrons.
Behavior
Barbour's map turtle is a predominantly aquatic species, known for its basking habits, where it often piles up with other turtles. It is also characterized by a unique scavenging feeding behavior. During courtship and mating, males perform distinct tactile stimulation using their fore-claws. As a solitary species, barbour's map turtle is not known for social engagements outside mating season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Map turtles Species
Barbour's map turtle 
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