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Western Painted Turtle
About Western Painted Turtle
The Western Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) is one of the oldest turtle species native to North America. This type of turtle has an essential role in the aquatic ecosystem. The reason is that this active turtle, which lives mainly in the water and can eat aquatic plants, small animals, and some carrion, plays an essential role in the aquatic ecosystem. Therefore, the Western Painted Turtle can help maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
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Common Name
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Chrysemys picta bellii
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chrysemys picta
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Species
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Chrysemys picta
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Genus
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Chrysemys
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Emydidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Western Painted Turtle |
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Color
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Yellow
Red
Olive
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Heavy Shell
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Min Height
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5.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9.8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2.4 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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73°F to 81°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Western Painted Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Low Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Western Painted Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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50 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Swamps
Marshes
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Country
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North America
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