Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Testudines Scientific name Graptemys barbouri | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Family Emydidae Rank Species | |
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Similar Escambia map turtle, Alabama map turtle, Ringed map turtle, Yellow‑blotched map turtle, Cagle's map turtle | ||
Barbour s map turtle graptemys barbouri
Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri ) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
Contents
- Barbour s map turtle graptemys barbouri
- Hatchling barbour s map turtle graptemys barbouri
- Geographic range
- Etymology
- Ownership
- Description
- Diet
- References
Hatchling barbour s map turtle graptemys barbouri
Geographic range
G. barbouri is found in rivers located in southeastern Alabama, the western panhandle of Florida, and southwestern Georgia.
Etymology
The specific name or epithet, barbouri, is in honor of American herpetologist Thomas Barbour.
Ownership
Owning Barbour's map turtles is illegal in Georgia, Michigan, and Alabama. The limit is two turtles per person in Florida. Like all map turtles, they are under the protection of the Salmonellosis Four-inch Regulation, disallowing these turtles to be sold if they are under the length of 4 in (10 cm).
Description
Male Barbour's map turtles are on average 3.5 to 5.5 in (9–14 cm) in carapace length. Females can vary from 6 to 12.5 in (15 – 32 cm) in carapace length. "Females attain really imposing dimensions, and their heads are enormously enlarged". These turtles possess black-tipped spines on the second, third, and fourth vertebral scutes. These spines are very noticeable in males, and resemble a dorsal fin.
Diet
Barbour's map turtles mainly consume mollusks, insects, and small fish found in rivers.
