Western Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
Created: March 1st, 2011 - 08:11 PM
Last Modified: March 1st, 2011 - 08:11 PM Entered by: Michael Peters
Record 66118
Last Modified: March 1st, 2011 - 08:11 PM Entered by: Michael Peters
Record 66118
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Country: United States |
State: California |
County: Shasta County |
Time: 2011-03-01 14:00:00 |
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Qty: 2 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Pond / Pool at beginning of creek. Oak / Riparian |
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Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: ----- |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Partly Cloudy |
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent |
Elevation: 606.96ft |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
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Notes
Two specimens seen. I have seen the species here periodically over last 3 years but only adult and never more than 2 at same time. These are very wary turtles, this is first time I have managed to photograph them.
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