Spotted Turtle
About Spotted Turtle
The Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) is not a crossbreed of turtles, but is native to its race. It is also a type of aquatic pseudo-turtle with a broad, smooth, and dark-colored upper shell or carapace. On the other hand, the Spotted Turtle is one of the most sensitive turtles to pollution and toxins. Typically, these turtles hibernate under tree or shrub roots in wetlands or vernal pools.
Common Name
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Spotted Turtle, Clemmy, Michigan Spotted Turtle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Clemmys guttata
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Species
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Clemmys guttata
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