The Ouachita Map Turtle is a medium-sized turtle with a distinctive map-like pattern on its shell. A memorable fact is that it is often found basking on logs near water.
Habitat
Inhabits rivers and lakes in the southeastern United States.
Diet
Primarily feeds on aquatic invertebrates and plants.
How common
Uncommon
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