Common Musk Turtle/Stinkpot
Sternotherus odoratus
Photo by J. Willson ...
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
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The Common Musk Turtle is from the order Testudines. All turtles are testudines (or Chelonia). There are more than 280 different species belonging to this order.
Common Musk Turtle Species Profile
The common musk turtle is also called 'stinkpot' because of its ability to expel a rather repulsive musky scent from glands on its plastron when disturbed.
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
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Common Musk Turtle
Wisconsin status: locally common
One of the world's smallest turtles, this critter is often known by its nickname, "stinkpot." Can you guess why? If your answer is, "because it stinks," you're right.
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Identification: Carapace narrow and high arched; black or brown, often algae covered. Plastron small, with skin between scutes. Snout pointed, usually two yellow stripes on side of head. Tail very short.
Common Musk Turtle (Stinkpot)
Sternotherus odoratus
photo by John White
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Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus)
Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera)
Midland Smooth Softshell (Apalone m. mutica) ...
Common Musk Turtle - Kinosternon odoratus
Description: 2 3/8 - 4 ¾" (6 - 12 cm). Color of body and carapace is olive to brown, while plastron is a light brown to yellow.
Common Musk Turtle
(Sternotherus odoratus)
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The Common Musk Turtle is black, grey or brown with a high domed shell. They have long necks and short legs. Males have longer tails.
Common Name: Common Musk Turtle or Stinkpot
Scientific Name: Sternotherus odoratus
Wisconsin Status: protected through regulations ...
Sternotherus odoratus - Common musk turtle
Family Pelomedusidae
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Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii)
Eastern Mud Turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum)
Stripeneck/Loggerhead Musk Turtle (Sternotherus minor)
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) ...
 See also: Musk Turtle, Musk, Turtle, Shell, Snapping Turtle
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