Ringed map turtle
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SPECIES
Graptemys oculifera

The ringed map turtle or ringed sawback (Graptemys oculifera ) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae endemic to the southern United States.

Appearance

Male turtles may attain a carapace length of 10 cm (4 in). Females are larger, and may attain a carapace length of 22 cm (8.5 in). On the carapace are light-colored rings, which are thicker than the rings on Graptemys nigrinoda.

Distribution

Geography

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It is frequently found in the Pearl River system in Louisiana and Mississippi. It shares this range with the Pearl River map turtle (G. pearlensis ).

Ringed map turtle habitat map

Climate zones

Ringed map turtle habitat map
Ringed map turtle
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Habits and Lifestyle

Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

PREGNANCY DURATION
2.5 weeks
BABY CARRYING
1 to 10

References

1. Ringed map turtle Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringed_map_turtle
2. Ringed map turtle on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/9499/97421112

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