The Texas Cooter is a medium-sized turtle with a dark shell and yellow stripes on its head and neck. It is often seen basking on logs or rocks near water.
Habitat
Lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Diet
Aquatic plants and algae.
How common
Common
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