Northern Map Turtle

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Graptemys geographica

DESCRIPTION

The Northern Map Turtle’s upper shell has a ridge or keel running down the center and has a serrated rear edge. The shell is adorned with a series of faint lines that resemble the lines on a map.

RANGE

Southern Ontario and southern Québec

HABITAT

Northern Map Turtles live in lakes and large rivers with slow moving currents. Females usually nest fairly close to shore in open areas in sand, soil, or gravel. In winter, Northern Map Turtles hibernate under water, often in areas of flowing water.

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PRIMARY ECOSYSTEM ROLES