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Basic information

Pseudemys nelsoni

Florida Redbelly Turtle

KingdomAnimalia

PhylumChordata

ClassReptiles

OrderTurtles

FamilyPond turtles

GenusCooters

Czech name: Želva Nelsonova
English name: Florida Redbelly Turtle
Alternative names: Florida Red-bellied Cooter, Florida red-bellied turtle, Florida-Rotbauch-Schmuckschildkröte

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Distribution and environment

Biome: Wetland
Microhabitat: Aquatic

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Size and appearance

Carapace length: max 305 mm
Body mass: max 6,266 g
Hatchling mass: max 11.1 g

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Biological characteristics

Longevity: max 30 years
Activity: Diurnal
Foraging mode: Active

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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode: Oviparous
Clutch size: ~15 individuals
Clutches per year: ~2 × per year
Sex determination: Temperature-dependent sex determination

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Health and safety

Venomous: No

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Information sources

Biological data sources: Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits
Original documentation: Catalogue of Life · 6WCBF · COL26.9
Original documentation: ReptTraits · figshare-v4