The Mississippi Map Turtle is endemic to the central parts of the United States and gets its name from the contour map-like markings all over its body. A subspecies of the false map turtle belonging to the family Emydidae, these diurnal, basking turtles are popular as pets around the world as they are quite entertaining to watch.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Genus |
Graptemys |
| Species |
G. pseudogeographica |
| Subspecies |
G. p. kohni |
| Scientific Name |
Graptemys pseudogeographica kohni |
| Length/Size |
Females are larger with a carapace length of 6 to 10 inches (about 15 to 25 cm), while the adult males are 3.5 to 5 inches (about 9 to 13 cm) |
| Body Coloration |
Black base with white to pale yellow marks resembling geographical maps; shell color is brown or olive with thin connected lines or circles in yellow |
| Range/Distribution |
Along the Mississippi River and the associated tributaries, from Illinois and Missouri towards the south |
| Habitat |
Rivers, large streams, and lakes; prefers slow-moving waters with lots of aquatic vegetation |
| Breeding Season |
Mating may occur at different times in a year |
| Diet/Food |
Omnivorous; Aquatic vegetation, insects, insect larvae, mollusks, etc. |
| Clutch Size |
8-22 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Mississippi Map Turtle Pictures Gallery
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Adult Mississippi Map Turtle
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Baby Mississippi Map Turtle
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Graptemys Pseudogeographica Kohni
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Mississippi Map Turtle Care
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Mississippi Map Turtle Eggs
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Mississippi Map Turtle Habitat
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Mississippi Map Turtle Hatchling
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Mississippi Map Turtle Size
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Mississippi Map Turtle Tank
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Mississippi Map Turtle
