Sternotherus
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Sternotherus is a genus of turtles in the family Kinosternidae including six species commonly known as musk turtles. The genus is endemic to North America, occurring in the eastern third of the US and
Sternotherus odoratus
Distinguishing characteristics between musk turtles (Sternotherus) and the closely related mud turtles (Kinosternon) include a smaller plastron with legs exposed vs. a large plastron with legs concealed and: A, pectoral scute squarish vs. triangular; B, hinges less developed vs. well developed; C, skin between plastron scutes.
S. odoratus x S. carinatus hybrid
Eastern musk turtle (S. odoratus), captive hatchling
Sternotherus odoratus
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Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States. It is also known commonly as the com
Sternotherus
…tip. Sternotherus are largely aquatic, however some species frequently bask on fallen logs or rocks emerging from the water, and eastern musk turtles (S. odoratus) occasionally leave the water to forage. Sternotherus are omnivorous and opportunistic generalist in their diet, although inclining toward being…
Stinkpot Turtle
In Tennessee
Sternotherus odoratus basking, Morris County, New Jersey.
In Virginia