Common Musk Turtle
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Common Musk Turtle is Sternotherus odoratus
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Common Musk Turtles are located throughout the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Physical characteristics:
Common Musk Turtles have brown shells, marked with dark spots or streaks. They can grow to be 2-5 inches in length
Preferred habitat:
Still or slow moving bodies of water