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Glyptemys insculpta
A lonesome male found while surveying streams for the state to determine if these guys should be added to our state endangered species list. Note: I didn't place the location accurately so that this species won't be bothered as much as possible- they're popular in illegal trade, so the location shown is NOT where he was actually found.
Slow moving stream with sandy banks and fallen logs.
Proposed for state endangered. This individual is a male and was marked/weighed/measure for study purposes.
Spotted on May 6, 2016
Submitted on May 7, 2016
3 Comments
You're welcome! Interesting update! Thank you!
Thank you! It was also just pointed out to me that these guys are listed on the IUCN as endangered, but I guess Maine hasn't officially recognized yet, hence the surveys
nice close-up. you're doing a good thing!