Turtles
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Musk Turtle peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 19 ecoregions and 27 states
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Turtles
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
Description
Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The stinkpot is a small black, grey or brown turtle with a highly domed shell.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The eastern musk turtle ranges in southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and in the Eastern United States from southern Maine in the north, south through to Florida, and west to central Texas, with a disjunct population located in central Wisconsin. S. odoratus is found in a variety of wetland habitats and littoral zones, particularly shallow watercourses with a slow current and muddy bottom.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
It typically only ventures onto land when the female lays eggs, to bask, or in some cases forage. The most common prey in the diet are mollusks (gastropods and bivalves), insects (including larva, adults, aquatic and terrestrial), and crustaceans (amphipods, isopods, and crayfish).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 Eastern Musk Turtle
When is the Eastern Musk Turtle most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Musk Turtle peaks from March to September.
Where does the Eastern Musk Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 19 ecoregions and 27 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Delaware.