Barbour's map turtle
Kingdom
Phylum
Subphylum
Class
Order
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Family
Genus
SPECIES
Graptemys barbouri
Length
4-33
1.6-13
cminch
cm inch 

Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to the southeastern United States.

Animal name origin

The specific name or epithet, barbouri, is in honor of American herpetologist Thomas Barbour.

Appearance

Adult male Barbour's map turtles are on average 3.5 to 5.5 in (9–14 cm) in straight-line carapace length. Adult females are much larger and can vary from 6 to 12.5 in (15 – 32 cm) in straight-line carapace length. "Females attain really imposing dimensions, and their heads are enormously enlarged". G. barbouri possesses black-tipped spines on the second, third, and fourth vertebral scutes. These spines are very noticeable in males, and resemble a dorsal fin.

Distribution

Geography

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Biogeographical realms

G. barbouri is found in rivers located in southeastern Alabama, the western panhandle of Florida, and southwestern Georgia.

Barbour's map turtle habitat map

Climate zones

Barbour's map turtle habitat map
Barbour's map turtle
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Habits and Lifestyle

Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Barbour's map turtle mainly consumes mollusks, insects, and small fish found in rivers.

Mating Habits

PREGNANCY DURATION
58 days
BABY CARRYING
6 to 11

References

1. Barbour's map turtle Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbour's_map_turtle
2. Barbour's map turtle on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/9496/97417240

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