The River Cooter is a large, robust freshwater turtle that favors swift-flowing rivers. It basks in large groups on logs and rocks. Its shell has intricate yellow-green markings that fade with age.
Habitat
Rivers, streams, and large lakes with rocky or sandy bottoms
Diet
Aquatic vegetation, algae, and occasionally invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a River Cooter
The best time to see a River Cooter is February–June, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,843 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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