Common Musk Turtle

Common Musk Turtle

Sterotherus odoratus

Size: to 4.5"

Habitat: in and around water

Notes: Also known as 'Stinkpots'. Often bad-smelling, sometimes snappy, and a nimble climber. Occasionally, this little turtle is even found in trees.


Austin reef
Type:
artificial reef, trawler
Built:
1956 Tampa FL USA
Specs:
( 65 ft ) 79 GT
Dedication:
John Grady III
Sunk:
Wednesday Sept 21, 2016 - Axel Carlson Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°02.900' -73°59.000'
Depth:
80 ft

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