The Florida Red-bellied Cooter is a large turtle with a distinctive red or orange underside and a dark, patterned shell. They are often seen basking on logs in the sun.
Habitat
Inhabits freshwater lakes, rivers, and marshes.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants and algae.
How common
Uncommon
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