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Common map turtle

Graptemys geographica · Emydidae

Best monthsMay–Julmost records
Records7,661in 1 country
Most seen inCanada7,661 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About

Common map turtle in brief

The common map turtle (Graptemys geographica) is a reptile of the Emydidae family — species of reptile.

In Canada it has 7,661 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in May, June and July and fall to their lowest in February and December.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

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Where & when

When to look in each country

Canada7,661 records · best Jun, May
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Where it has been recorded

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