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Peninsular Cooter
Pseudemys peninsularis
Across the regions where it's common, the Peninsular Cooter peaks from October to June.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Turtles
Peninsular Cooter
Pseudemys peninsularis
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Description
The peninsula cooter (Pseudemys peninsularis), sometimes referred to as the peninsular cooter, is a species of freshwater turtle in the genus Pseudemys. The peninsula cooter is an average sized member of the family Emydidae, typically reaching carapace lengths of 9-13 in (23–33 cm) and weights of 5-15 lbs (2.27-6.8 kg).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the coastal plain cooter (P. floridana) when that turtle is not itself considered a subspecies of the river cooter (P. concinna). Identification of individuals has become challenging due to taxonomic changes and invasion of other floridana sub-species into the range.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Little is known about the actual mating process of many turtle species, including Pseudemys peninsularis. Female peninsula cooters can lay up to three clutches per year, with a gestation period of 72 days with the longest documented period being 150 days.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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FloridaAbout the Peninsular Cooter
When is the Peninsular Cooter most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Peninsular Cooter peaks from October to June.
Where does the Peninsular Cooter live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.