Eastern Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Created: June 1st, 2020 - 04:03 PM
Last Modified: June 1st, 2020 - 04:04 PM Entered by: Matt Ratcliffe
Record 336262
Last Modified: June 1st, 2020 - 04:04 PM Entered by: Matt Ratcliffe
Record 336262
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Country: United States |
State: New Jersey |
County: Burlington County |
Time: 2020-06-01 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Tidal swamp |
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Notes
Appears to be in bad shape. Puncture wound, lots of flies, and possible maggots or viscera above right hind foot. Likely a very old individual - by far the largest Musk I've seen.
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