Sawback Turtle Plastic Replica F7002-B1

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Sawback Turtle ~ Plastic Replica ~ F7002-B1

Graptemys is a genus of aquatic, freshwater turtles, known commonly as map turtles or sometimes sawback turtles, which are endemic to North America. Graptemys species superficially resemble many other species of aquatic turtles, including sliders and cooters. However, they are distinguished by a keel that runs the length of the center of the carapace. In some southern species, the keel can result in vertebral spines, resulting in the map turtle's other common name — "sawback". They also typically grow to a smaller size at maturity. They are given the common name "map turtle" due to the map-like markings on the carapace.