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lejun | all galleries >> Reptiles, Amphibians, Crustaceans, Mollusks, Arthropods, Hydrozoans and Related Animals >> Reptile Representatives >> Turtle Types > Suwannee Cooters
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10-MAR-2016 Lejun

Suwannee Cooters

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Pseudemys suwanniensis
With Double-breasted Cormorant on right end of Log.
Wakulla River
Wakulla Springs State Park
Wakulla, Florida
Note: This species is found in alluvial and spring-fed rivers in Florida.
These turtles have been hunted for their meat for many years to the point of
extirpation from some rivers in Florida. It is a species of Special Concern
in the State of Florida.
For more information on this turtle, see:
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled/profiles/reptiles/suwannee-cooter/

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR II NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
1/400s f/10.0 at 600.0mm iso400 with Nikon 2.0x Teleconverter full exif

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