Coastal Plain Cooter
Pseudemys concinna floridana
| Common Name: | Coastal Plain Cooter |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudemys concinna floridana |
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| 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: | floridana indicates the state of Florida. |
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Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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| Isle of Wight County | Isle of Wight County | Isle of Wight County Note the flattened lower jaw which is a common trait of Pseudemys |
Nottoway River in Southampton County | Nottoway River in Southampton County | |