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Loggerhead Musk Turtle
Sternotherus minor
The Loggerhead Musk Turtle's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 2 states
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Turtles
Loggerhead Musk Turtle
Sternotherus minor
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Description
The loggerhead musk turtle (Sternotherus minor) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae. Hatchlings are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in straight carapace length and grow up to around 3 to 5 inches (about 8 to 13 cm) by adulthood.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
S. minor is found in freshwaters of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.It occurs in the Ogeechee, Altamaha, and Apalachicola river systems. S. minor lives in clean freshwater habitats such as springs, streams, runs, wetlands, ponds, and rivers.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Between June and August, females can lay up to five clutches with one to four eggs per clutch. Larger females tend to have larger eggs and more eggs per clutch.Wikipedia ↗
About the Loggerhead Musk Turtle
When is the Loggerhead Musk Turtle most active?
The Loggerhead Musk Turtle's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Loggerhead Musk Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 2 states, including Florida and Georgia.