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Rio Grande Cooters are listed as a state threatened species in New Mexico and near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The top part of the shell is usually olive or dark brown, with a very faint lightly colored pattern. Quick list of the native turtles of Texas: Now let’s take a closer look at the native turtles of Texas. Here is a list that explains what every status means: The turtle species that I listed above are known as native species, but there can be other turtle species that live in that area that are not native, those species are called alien species. How long it can live: Between 50 and 100 years. The conservation status of a species shows how close a species is to extinction. Description: The color of the upper part of the shell can range from green to olive to brown, the upper part of the shell is also covered with a pater formed of yellow pulsing lines that form a pattern similar to that of a map. When turtles hibernate, they enter a very profound sleep which allows them to conserve energy.

Rio Grande Cooters (Pseudemys gorzugi) are one of the least studied species of freshwater turtles in North America. On the upper part you can also find a vertebral keel  that gives the Texas Map Turtle a spiky appearance.

The shell lacks any distinct bumps or coloration. Diet: Box turtles are omnivorous, so they will eat anything that they can find, meat, insects, fruits, vegetables, and any kind of vegetation. TurtleOwner.com is owned and operated by The Turtle Owner Team. If it’s winter or close to winter there is a chance that you can find a hibernating turtle. The color of the shell can range from light grey to olive to brown to black. Description: The Western Spiny Softshell Turtle has a leathery like shell that has a round shape and it usually ranges in color from light brown to dark brown. Welcome to the site and we hope you find what you’re looking for.

How long it can live: Between 20 and 40 years. The shell also has some distinct markings on the edges that can range in color from red, orange or yellow, and any combination of them. Where it lives: They can be found in most water bodies, but they show a preference towards areas with a sandy or muddy substrate.

With this system species are classified  into nine groups set through criteria such as rate of decline, population size, area of geographic distribution, and degree of population and distribution fragmentation.

To prevent this make sure that you don’t let it too close to your toes (if they are exposed), or to your fingers. The average time an egg needs to incubate is 75 days. Description: The Desert Tortoise doesn’t stand out too much from the rest of the tortoises. Generally turtles are peaceful creatures, but if they think that they are in danger and they have no way of escaping, then they will definitely try to bite you. Alien species are species that are not native to an area, but they still live there.