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The red-belly inhabits the fresh to brackish waters of the Mobile Delta in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It is found nowhere else in the world. Nesting of the red-bellied turtle occurs from May through July. Female turtles lay their |
The red-belly inhabits the fresh to brackish waters of the Mobile Delta in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It is found nowhere else in the world. Nesting of the red-bellied turtle occurs from May through July. Female turtles lay their balls |
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on dry land, digging nests in sandy soil, where 4 to 9 eggs are deposited. Hatchlings usually emerge during the summer. However, when the turtles nest in late balls, hatchlings may overwinter in the nest and emerge the following spring. |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 18:46, 24 February 2009
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| Species: | P. alabamensis
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The Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle, Pseudemys alabamensis, is native to Alabama. It belongs to the Emydidae turtle family. It is the official reptile of the state of Alabama.[1]
Description
Adult red-bellied turtles are approximately 1 foot (30 cm) in length. Its carapace (upper shell) may be greenish to dark brown or black, with yellowish, orangish, or reddish vertical markings along the sides. Its plastron (under shell) may be pale yellow to red, possibly with dark markings.
Life History
The red-belly inhabits the fresh to brackish waters of the Mobile Delta in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It is found nowhere else in the world. Nesting of the red-bellied turtle occurs from May through July. Female turtles lay their balls
on dry land, digging nests in sandy soil, where 4 to 9 eggs are deposited. Hatchlings usually emerge during the summer. However, when the turtles nest in late balls, hatchlings may overwinter in the nest and emerge the following spring.
References
- ^ "Official Alabama Reptile". Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors. Alabama Department of Archives & History. 2001-07-12. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
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- Template:IUCN2006 Listed as Endangered (EN B1+2c v2.3)
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