Common Name:

 Eastern River Cooter
Scientific Name:
Pseudemys concinna concinna
Etymology:
Genus:

Pseudemys is derived from the Greek word pseudes which means "false" and emys which means "turtle".
Species:
concinna is derived from the Latin word concinnus meaning "well arranged or beautiful".
Subspecies:
concinna is derived from the Latin word concinnus meaning "well arranged or beautiful".
Average Length:
9 - 12 in. (23 - 30.6 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
12.2 in. (31 cm)
Record length:
12.8 in. (32.2 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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