The Texas map turtle (Graptemys versa) is a species of emydid turtle endemic to Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Texas Map Turtle 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
- Graptemys caglei
- Graptemys pulchra
- Graptemys pseudogeographica
- Graptemys pearlensis
- Graptemys sabinensis
- Graptemys geographica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Emydidae
- Genus
- Graptemys
- Species
- Graptemys versa
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