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| binomial = ''Graptemys versa''
| binomial = ''Graptemys versa''
| binomial_authority = ([[Leonhard Hess Stejneger|Stejneger]], 1925)<ref>[http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species.php?genus=Graptemys&species=versa ''Graptemys versa''], Reptile Database</ref>
| binomial_authority = ([[Leonhard Hess Stejneger|Stejneger]], 1925)<ref>[http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species.php?genus=Graptemys&species=versa ''Graptemys versa''], Reptile Database</ref>
| synonyms =
| synonyms =
* Graptemys pseudogeographica versa&nbsp;— <small>Stejneger, 1925</small>
* Graptemys pseudogeographica versa&nbsp;— <small>Stejneger, 1925</small>
* Graptemys versa&nbsp;— <small>Smith, 1946</small>
* Graptemys versa&nbsp;— <small>Smith, 1946</small>
* Malaclemys versa&nbsp;— <small>McDowell, 1964</small>
* Malaclemys versa&nbsp;— <small>McDowell, 1964</small>
| synonyms_ref=<ref name="Fritz2007">{{Cite journal | journal = Verterbrate zoology | title = Checklist of Chelonians of the World | date = 2007 | author = Fritz Uwe | coauthors = Peter Havaš | volume = 57 | issue = 2 | pages = 190 | id = | url = http://www.cnah.org/pdf_files/851.pdf | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/5v20ztMND | archivedate = 2010-12-17|accessdate = 29 May 2012 }}</ref>
| synonyms_ref=<ref name="Fritz2007">{{Cite journal | journal = Vertebrate Zoology | title = Checklist of Chelonians of the World | date = 2007 | author = Fritz Uwe | coauthors = Peter Havaš | volume = 57 | issue = 2 | pages = 190 | id = | url = http://www.cnah.org/pdf_files/851.pdf | archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/5v20ztMND | archivedate = 2010-12-17|accessdate = 29 May 2012 }}</ref>
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Texas map turtle
A Texas map turtle in an aquarium
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Subclass:
Anapsida
Order:
Testudines
Family:
Emydidae
Subfamily:
Deirochelyinae
Genus:
Graptemys
Species:
G. versa
Binomial name
Graptemys versa
(Stejneger, 1925)[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Graptemys pseudogeographica versa — Stejneger, 1925
  • Graptemys versa — Smith, 1946
  • Malaclemys versa — McDowell, 1964

The Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa) is a turtle commonly found in central Texas in the Colorado River drainage on the Edwards Plateau. The species is a smaller map turtle with females only attaining a length of 19 cm (71⁄2 in). The keel on this map turtle is not black and there is a J-shaped head marking. They feed mainly on mollusks, insects, carrion, and vegetation.

References

  1. ^ Graptemys versa, Reptile Database
  2. ^ Fritz Uwe (2007). "Checklist of Chelonians of the World". Vertebrate Zoology. 57 (2): 190. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2010. Retrieved 29 May 2012. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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