The river cooter (Pseudemys concinna) is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is native to the central and eastern United States, but has been introduced into parts of California, Washington, and British Columbia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of River Cooter being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pseudemys floridana
- Pseudemys alabamensis
- Pseudemys gorzugi
- Pseudemys rubriventris
- Pseudemys texana
- Pseudemys peninsularis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Emydidae
- Genus
- Pseudemys
- Species
- Pseudemys concinna
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