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Texas Map Turtle
Graptemys versa
Across the regions where it's common, the Texas Map Turtle peaks from January to November.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Turtles
Texas Map Turtle
Graptemys versa
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Description
The Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa) is a species of emydid turtle endemic to Texas. Graptemys versa is a smaller turtle; females only attain a carapace length of 21.4 cm (8.4 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Texas map turtles (Graptemys versa) are a Nearctic species endemic to west-central Texas. Populations of Texas map turtles are located primarily in the Colorado River watershed around the Edwards Plateau, including the tributaries of the Ilano, San Saba and Concho Rivers.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Texas map turtles are iteroparous, breeding between February and June. Females produce an average of 4 clutches in every breeding season, and each clutch contains 4 to 14 eggs.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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TexasAbout the Texas Map Turtle
When is the Texas Map Turtle most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Texas Map Turtle peaks from January to November.
Where does the Texas Map Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.