Yellow blotched sawback
A species of Map turtles Scientific name : Graptemys flavimaculata Genus : Map turtles
Yellow blotched sawback, A species of Map turtles
Scientific name: Graptemys flavimaculata
Genus: Map turtles
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Description
The yellow-blotched map turtle (Graptemys flavimaculata), or yellow-blotched sawback, is a species of turtle in the Emydidae family. It is part of the narrow-headed group of map turtles, and is endemic to the southern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Yellow blotched sawback's diet primarily consists of mollusks and insects. It exhibits preferential feeding habits, opting for specific mollusk varieties like freshwater snails and invasive zebra mussels, along with water-dwelling insects.
Appearance
Yellow blotched sawback is a medium-sized turtle with a streamlined, oval carapace. Its shell presents a mix of olive, brown, and black colors, with distinct yellow markings or spots. The plastron is light-colored with faded tan or brown outlines. The turtle's head, neck, and limbs are dark with vibrant yellow stripes. Males are notably smaller and have elongated claws on their front feet, unlike the females.
Behavior
Yellow blotched sawback shows predominantly basking and foraging behavior. Retaining a semi-aquatic nature, they are excellent swimmers, constantly foraging for mollusks, their primary diet. Displaying agile climbing skills, they perch on objects above water to bask. Solitary in nature, yellow blotched sawback exhibits significant territoriality, especially females who aggressively defend nesting sites.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Map turtles Species
Yellow blotched sawback 
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