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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.
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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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Genus
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Sternotherus
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SubFamily
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Salariinae
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Family
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Kinosternidae
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SuperFamily
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Kinosternoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Common Musk Turtle |
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Color
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Black
Grey
Brown
Tan
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Pattern
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Striped
Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Heavy Shell
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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29 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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75°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Common Musk Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Energetic
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Low Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Common Musk Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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50 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Canada
United States of America (the)
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