Turtles
Northern Red-bellied Cooter
Pseudemys rubriventris
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Red-bellied Cooter peaks from March to July.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 7 states
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Turtles
Northern Red-bellied Cooter
Pseudemys rubriventris
Description
The northern red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys rubriventris) or American red-bellied turtle is a species of turtle in the Pseudemys (cooter) genus of the family Emydidae. Females average about 30 cm (12 in) in length and weigh on average around 3 kg (6.6 lb), although large females can measure up to 40 cm (16 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is endemic to the United States. The current range of the red-bellied turtle includes a population in Massachusetts, the Plymouth red-bellied turtle, which was previously considered a distinct subspecies (Pseudemys rubriventris bangsi) as well as the coastal areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The mating of P. rubriventris has never been observed. Scientists know mating does occur in shallow water in the fall or spring.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.
Ecoregions
States
About the Northern Red-bellied Cooter
When is the Northern Red-bellied Cooter most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Red-bellied Cooter peaks from March to July.
Where does the Northern Red-bellied Cooter live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 7 states, including Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.