The Peninsular Cooter is a medium-sized turtle with a distinctive pattern of yellow stripes on its dark shell. They are often seen basking on logs or floating in the water.
Habitat
Prefers freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on aquatic vegetation.
How common
Common
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