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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.



Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis
(Suwannee River cooter)
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Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis Carr, 1937
Common name: Suwannee River cooter
Synonyms and Other Names: Pseudemys suwanniensis Carr, 1937; Suwanne Cooter
Taxonomy: available through www.itis.govITIS logo

Native Range: Tampa Bay drainages to Wakulla River (Krysko et al. 2019).
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
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Nonindigenous Occurrences:

Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
FL201220192Apalachee Bay-St. Marks; Lower Ochlockonee

Table last updated 5/10/2024

† Populations may not be currently present.
Ecology: Herbivorous, and commonly found in springs and rivers (Krysko et al. 2019).
Means of Introduction: There is an introduced population in the Silver and Ocklawaha rivers (Krysko et al. 2019).
Remarks: Taxonomy is subject to revision; some authorities consider P. suwanniensis to be a distinct species from P. concinna (Krysko et al. 2019).
References: (click for full references)

Krysko, K.L., K.M. Enge, and P.E. Moler. 2019. Amphibians and reptiles of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Author: Freedman, J.A.
Revision Date: 8/22/2019

 Citation Information:
Freedman, J.A., 2024, Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis Carr, 1937: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=3330, Revision Date: 8/22/2019, Access Date: 5/10/2024

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