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06-AUG-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Map turtle (Graptemys geographica)

This young map turtle was basking on a rock at the Morris Island Conservation Area. These are considered very uncommon in this area, and are known from a few locations, but never in large numbers. It is quite different from the more common painted turtle. The latter has red markings on the the edge of its shell (carapace), and yellow lines on the head. The carapace is also much smoother and greener. The ridge on the back of this one indicates it is a youngster.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
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janescottcumming19-Aug-2012 13:59
A handsome little guy. Great shot wonderfully presented! V
pkocinski19-Aug-2012 12:22
Great find!
Torben Jorgensen18-Aug-2012 22:24
Great shot of this beautiful turtle. We don't have wild turtles. V
Karen Stuebing18-Aug-2012 22:13
He's a handsome one. Great find and beautiful capture. V.
Mairéad18-Aug-2012 21:57
What a wonderful find- a sunbathing turtle!
Chris18-Aug-2012 20:47
I really look forward to your daily images and info, this is no exception!
MarcViskens18-Aug-2012 20:20
beautiful captured
Marc
Dan the Man18-Aug-2012 20:19
Ahhhh! Basking in the sun.... She looks so confortable! :-) GREAT catch!
Graeme18-Aug-2012 19:07
Very nicely captured as always Christine.BV
John Reynolds LRPS18-Aug-2012 18:04
Well captured and thanks for the info. V.
Carl Carbone18-Aug-2012 18:01
How wonderful to see one! Great capture too!
Jim Coffman18-Aug-2012 16:15
Very nice find and well captured!
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