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Eastern Mud Turtle
Eastern mud turtles are not strong swimmers and usually crawl along the bottom of the stream or pond they occupy. The mud turtle has a hinged lower shell (plastron) which it can close to protect its head, legs, and tail.
Conservation Status
Least concern
At a Glance
Location
Eastern and Southern US
North America
North America
Habitat
Shallow, slow-moving fresh, or brackish water
Diet
Insects, aquatic invertebrates, and fish
