Turtles
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
Across the regions where it's common, the River Cooter peaks from February to July.
Shows up in 13 ecoregions and 14 states
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Turtles
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
Description
The river cooter (Pseudemys concinna) is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae. Upon hatching, river cooter turtles range from 27 and 39 mm in length, and weigh from 5.2 to 14g.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
Habitat
Pseudemys concinna is usually found in shallow rivers with moderate to slow currents, as well as lakes, tidal marshes and riverine floodplains with heavy vegetation and abundant basking surfaces. The species is native to the central and eastern United States, but has been introduced into parts of California, Washington, and British Columbia.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Diurnal by nature, Pseudemys concinna wakes with the warming sun to bask and forage. The river cooter prefers to be well hidden under aquatic plants during the winter dormancy period or while sleeping each night.Wikipedia ↗
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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About the River Cooter
When is the River Cooter most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the River Cooter peaks from February to July.
Where does the River Cooter live?
It has enough records to show in 13 ecoregions and 14 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.