Specimen Information

Graptemys pseudogeographica
Graptemys pseudogeographica
(False Map Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID260437
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusGraptemys
Speciespseudogeographica
Common NameFalse Map Turtle
StateIA
CountyPolk
LocalityDes Moines, Whitmer Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Des Moines
HUC8 Number07100004
HUC10 NameSaylor Creek-Des Moines River
HUC10 Number0710000410
HUC12 NameSaylor Creek-Des Moines River
HUC12 Number071000041003
Map
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Collection Year1973
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14751
Author:Christiansen, J.L.
Date:2001
Title:Non-native Amphibians and Reptiles in Iowa.
Journal:Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science
Volume:108
Issue:4
Pages:210-211
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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