Pseudemys concinna LE CONTE 1830

Eastern River Cooter

Species recognized by P Uetz, TIGR Reptile Database external link in 
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Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises external link
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Copyright 2009 Chelonian Research Foundation. Some rights reserved external link
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Joseph P. Ward external link
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Dale R. Jackson external link
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Pseudemys concinna (Family Emydidae) is a large, riverine turtle that occurs in relatively dense populations throughout the eastern and southern parts of the United States. Currently generally recognized subspecies include P. c. concinna and P. c. suwanniensis. Studies of diet, reproduction, and population demography have focused chiefly on Florida populations. There is little reason to be concerned about the species’ survival, although no definitive studies have been conducted to establish population dynamics or statistics across its entire distribution. Further study is necessary to determine whether specific protective measures beyond those already in place in some states are needed.

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References
  • Ward, J.P. and Jackson, D.R. 2008. Pseudemys concinna (Le Conte 1830) – river cooter. In: Rhodin, A.G.J., Pritchard, P.C.H., van Dijk, P.P., Saumure, R.A., Buhlmann, K.A., and Iverson, J.B. (Eds.). Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises: A Compilation Project of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. Chelonian Research Monographs No. 5, pp. 006.1-006.7, doi:10.3854/crm.5.006.concinna.v1.2008, http://www.iucn-tftsg.org/cbftt.
"Pseudemys concinna LE CONTE 1830". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/1055547". Accessed 18 Mar 2010.