Map turtles
Map turtles, Graptemys, include masked map turtles, cargo map turtles, yellow-spotted map turtles, map turtles, Mississippi map turtles, northern black map turtles, and northern map turtles. There are many species such as map tortoise, Alabama map tortoise, ringed map tortoise, Japanese map tortoise, and Texas map tortoise. The distribution area lies almost entirely within the borders of the U.S. mainland, spread out over various recreational areas from Florida to Texas and north to the Dakotas and Quebec. Although at first glance it looks somewhat similar to a slider (Translation: the red-eared turtle is one of the rarest sliders) and a painted turtle), the map turtle has many special characteristics that make it different from the slider. Other terrapins found in the same area. They are a diverse group of turtles, with many beautiful species, each with different habits, diets and resting environments.
The map turtle has a similar body shape to the more consistent slider and painted turtles. However, unlike these turtles, the map turtle has a distinct ridge in the center of its carapace. In many breeds, this ridge is more like a large spur or knob extending upward and backward. This characteristic gave the map turtle another common name: the sawback turtle. The marginal shield at the rear of the carapace of most map turtles also extends backward, making the rear edge of the carapace appear sharply jagged. Some species have large heads and jaws that allow them to crush snails and other molluscs. Finally, the most eye-catching features are the characteristic thin lines on their skin and scutes, which is where the name "map turtle" comes from, because they are visible like contour lines and roads on a map. Driving map. These graceful web-like patterns give the map turtle a beauty and elegance that is unmatched by other turtles.
Under natural conditions, most species in the genus Graptemys are omnivorous. Molluscs and snails make up a large portion of the diet, and this is even more pronounced in the diet of female turtles (which have larger heads and jaws). Other foods include insects, crayfish, worms, aquatic plants, and occasionally fish and carrion. In captivity, they are known to eat fish, crustaceans and shellfish, chicken, liver, certain types of lettuce, insectsZhi, and some other items.
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