Specimen Information

Sternotherus odoratus
Sternotherus odoratus
(Eastern Musk Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID115702
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusSternotherus
Speciesodoratus
Common NameEastern Musk Turtle
StateCA
CountySan Luis Obispo
LocalityPico Pond, immediately north of San Simeon Acres
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCentral Coastal
HUC8 Number18060006
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year1982
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Commentscollector noted that he felt that this species is now extirpated from the reservoir
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDan C. Holland
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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