The Rio Grande Cooter is a medium-sized turtle with a dark shell and distinctive yellow markings on its head and neck. A memorable fact is that it is often seen basking on logs or rocks near water.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers and ponds
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants
How common
Common
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