Common Map Turtle

Scientific Name:

The scientific name for the Common Map Turtle is Graptemys geographica

Where they're located in New Jersey:

Common Map Turtles are located in the Delaware river from Delaware Watergap south to Trenton

Placement on Endangerment Scale:

Least Concern (LC)

Physical characteristics:

Common Map Turtles have olive or brown shells marked with thin yellow lines, with similar brown or olive skin. They can grow to be 3.5-11 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

Delaware River and any adjacent canals