The Southwestern Pond Turtle is a medium-sized turtle with a smooth shell and a generally dark coloration. A memorable fact is that it is one of the few turtles that can tolerate brackish water.
Habitat
Inhabits ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers.
Diet
Omnivorous, eating aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
How common
Rare
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