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Chrysemys picta marginata
Its bottom shell has a characteristic symmetrical dark shadow in the center which varies in size and prominence
Painted turtles inhabit waterbodies, such as ponds, marshes, lakes and slow-moving creeks, that have a soft bottom and provide abundant basking sites and aquatic vegetation. These turtles often bask on shorelines or on logs and rocks that protrude from the water. The midland painted turtle hibernates on the bottom of waterbodies.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2011
Submitted on Jul 21, 2012
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Great Spotting! I look forward to seeing more of your spottings. Welcome to Project Noah.