Pseudemys concinna

Taxobox
name = "Pseudemys c. concinna"


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regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Reptilia
subclassis = Anapsida
ordo = Testudines
subordo = Cryptodira
superfamilia = Testudinoidea
familia = Emydidae
genus = "Pseudemys c. concinna"
genus_authority = Gray, 1855
subdivision_ranks = Related Species
subdivision = "Pseudemys alabamensis"
"Pseudemys concinna"
"Pseudemys floridana"
"Pseudemys gorzugi"
"Pseudemys nelsoni"
"Pseudemys peninsularis"
"Pseudemys rubriventris"
"Pseudemys suwanniensis"
"Pseudemys texana"

Psuedemys Concinna Concinna, or the Eastern River Cooter, is a freshwater turtle capable of growing up to 16 inches.They are native to Southern United States rivers, although they are sometimes seen farther north.

In the wild they feed on aquatic plants, grasses, and algae. Younger ones tend to seek a more protein enriched diet such as aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, and fish. Older turtles may occasionally seek prey as well.

Eastern River Cooter mating habits are very similar to a red ear slider. The male uses his long claws to flutter at the face of the much larger female. Often, the female ignores him. If the do mate, after several weeks the female crawls upon land to seek a nesting site. They often cross highways looking for suitable nesting spots.

They are related to sliders and painted turtles. They are commonly mixed up with Yellow bellied sliders.