AnAge entry for Graptemys geographica

Classification (HAGRID: 03701)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Emydidae
                    Genus: Graptemys
Species
Graptemys geographica
Common name
Common map turtle
Synonyms
Malacoclemmys geographica, Testudo geographica, Emys lesueurii, Emys megacephala

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

In the wild, these animals live more than 20 years [0528]. One animal in captivity lived for 18 years [0451].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
5,110 days
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
1,138 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 173794
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 8481
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