Mississippi Map Turtle
Scientific name
Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni
Lifespan
15-25 years
Range
These turtles are found along the Mississippi River.
Diet
Mississippi Map turtles are ominvores and consume a wide variety of plant and animal matter, including snails, insects, amphibians, crayfish, small fish, duckweed, water lettuce and algae.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
Previous and current threats to the Mississippi map turtle include hunting, pollution, changing waterways and bycatch.
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