Common Musk Turtle
About Common Musk Turtle
The Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) is not a crossbreed, but a native turtle species. With an oval shell, this turtle walks on the bottom of a pond or river, not swimming like other types of turtles. In addition, one of its unique characteristics is that it can spray liquid with a very pungent foul odor.
Common Name
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Stinkpot Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Sternotherus odoratus
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Species
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Sternotherus odoratus
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