Turtles
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
Across the regions where it's common, the Ouachita Map Turtle peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 5 states
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Turtles
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
Description
The Ouachita map turtle (Graptemys ouachitensis) is a species of turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. The carapace is olive, dark brown, or black in coloration with light yellowish markings with dark borders.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This species is endemic to the United States. It can be found in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Ouachita map turtles feed mainly on small aquatic animals such as shrimp, insects (such as mayflies, caddisflies, beetles, grasshoppers, fly larvae, and midge larvae), molluscs, fish, and fish carrion. Mating likely occurs in October and November.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Ouachita Map Turtle
When is the Ouachita Map Turtle most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ouachita Map Turtle peaks from March to September.
Where does the Ouachita Map Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 5 states, including Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.