The Florida Cooter is a large, herbivorous turtle that basks prominently in groups on logs and banks. It is one of the most common turtles in Florida's freshwater habitats. Its shell has distinctive yellow markings on a dark background.
Habitat
Lakes, ponds, rivers, and canals in the Southeast
Diet
Aquatic plants and algae
How common
Common
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