The Rio Grande Cooter is a turtle species that belongs to the Emydidae family. They are known for their glossy and brightly patterned carapace.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Subfamily |
Deirochelyinae |
| Genus |
Pseudemys |
| Species |
P. gorzugi |
| Scientific Name |
Pseudemys gorzugi |
| Length |
Up to 37.2 cm by carapace length |
| Coloration |
Bright yellow, olive and orange polygonal patterns throughout the carapace |
| Distribution |
Scattered throughout Texas, New Mexico, and in the Rio Grande drainage of Mexico’s Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Chihuahua and Coahuila |
| Habitat |
Slow-moving rivers and river banks, close to water bodies |
| Diet |
Not much is known (preliminary studies indicate vegetarian diet) |
| Breeding Season |
Not enough information |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Near Threatened |
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