Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica)
Created: October 30th, 2010 - 08:22 AM
Last Modified: October 30th, 2010 - 08:22 AM Entered by: Kyle Loucks
Record 56216
Last Modified: October 30th, 2010 - 08:22 AM Entered by: Kyle Loucks
Record 56216
Country: United States |
State: Pennsylvania |
County: Bucks County |
Time: 2010-10-26 13:32:00 |
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Qty: 10 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: Both |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Large rocky bottom river |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 70.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Overcast |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
Notes
First documented in 1972, This non-native population's origin is still debatable. Can be seen following a road along the river near the town of Yardley. Even slowing down causes them to dive in.
They are found naturally in the central and western part of Pa.
cool overcast afternoon.
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