Northern Red-bellied Cooter
Pseudemys rubriventris
| Common Name: | Northern Red-bellied Cooter |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudemys rubriventris |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | Pseudemys is derived from the Greek word pseudes which means "false" and emys which means "turtle". |
| Species: | rubriventris is derived from the Latin word ruber meaning "red" and venter meaning "belly" (plastron). |
| Average Length: | 10 - 12.5 in. (25.4 - 32 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | 13.1 in. (33.4 cm) |
| Record length: | 15.8 in. (40 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
Photos:
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Shown with red-eared slider (left hand side) |
Close-up |
Campbell Co. |
Warren Co. - Juvenile Carapace |
Warren Co. - Juvenile Plastron |
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