Florida red-bellied cooter
A species of Cooters, Also known as Florida red-bellied turtle Scientific name : Pseudemys nelsoni Genus : Cooters
Florida red-bellied cooter, A species of Cooters
Also known as:
Florida red-bellied turtle
Scientific name: Pseudemys nelsoni
Genus: Cooters
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Description General Info
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Description
The Florida red-bellied cooter or Florida redbelly turtle (Pseudemys nelsoni ) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Florida red-bellied cooter is primarily herbivorous, with its diet primarily consisting of various plant-based materials. With a preference for aquatic vegetation, florida red-bellied cooter also feeds on captive diet like pellets and vegetables, occasionally supplementing with invertebrates.
Appearance
Florida red-bellied cooter is a medium-sized turtle with a slightly oval shell or carapace. The carapace has a rigged texture and comes in colors ranging from dark brown to almost black with lighter, irregular markings. Its head and limbs are typically a paler, yellowish-brown color. The males generally have longer tails and shorter plastrons - the lower shell - than females. Their distinct features include a yellow, inverted U or V-shaped mark on the head.
Behavior
Florida red-bellied cooter is semi-aquatic and diurnal, centering activities around foraging and basking in the sun. A solitary species, territorial fights over basking sites often occur. This turtle is well-adapted to its habitat, exhibiting a dark carapace that aids with camouflage while underwater or basking at night.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Cooters Species
Florida red-bellied cooter 
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