painted turtle
| Scientific name | Chrysemys picta |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Schneider |
| Year of description | 1783 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Emydidae |
| Genus | Chrysemys |
Introduction
Chrysemys picta, commonly known as painted turtle, is a fresh water reptile from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size12 - 25 cm
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Mimicrymud
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Longevity35 year
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Size12 - 25 cm
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Mimicrymud
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Longevity35 year
How to recognize the painted turtle ?
The painted turtle measures around 12 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 25 cm. This reptile is bicolore with a predominantly vert and marron body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitygregarious
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietnot specified
The painted turtle is a reptile gregarious naturally found close to the surface. This species is omnivorous .
Although the painted turtle is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
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Clutch size4 - 15 eggs
The painted turtle is a reptile ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs. This reptile protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 24 °C
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The painted turtle is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
Reproductive Potential, Activity, and Cycles in the Painted Turtle, Chrysemys Picta - J. Whitfield Gibbons - Ecological Society of America - 1968.
Testing hypotheses of aging in long-lived painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) - Justin D. Congdon - Roy D. Nagle - Richard C. van Loben Sels - Todd Quinter - Donald W. Tinkle - Elsevier Ltd - 2003.
Population Ecology and Life Histories of the Freshwater Turtles Chrysemys picta and Sternotherus odoratus in an Urban Lake - Joseph C. Mitchell - JSTOR - 1988.
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