The Common Musk Turtle, also called the Stinkpot, releases a foul musk when threatened. It is highly aquatic and walks along the bottom rather than swimming. One of the smallest North American turtles.
Habitat
Slow-moving rivers, ponds, and swamps with muddy bottoms
Diet
Insects, mollusks, fish, and aquatic plants
How common
Common
Best time to see a Common Musk Turtle
The best time to see a Common Musk Turtle is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,440 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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