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Sternotherus odoratus This is a picture of a Sternotherus odoratus on the Central Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. Common musk turtle,Geotagged,Spring,Sternotherus odoratus,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Sternotherus odoratus

This is a picture of a Sternotherus odoratus on the Central Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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The Common musk turtle

''Sternotherus odoratus'' is a species of small turtle native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States. It is also known as the common musk turtle or stinkpot due to its ability to release a foul musky odor from scent glands on the edge of its shell, possibly to deter predation.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Mar 23, 2021. Captured Apr 27, 2018 16:04 in Unnamed Road, Bowie, MD 20720, USA.
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  • SM-G920V
  • f/1.9
  • 1/60s
  • ISO50
  • 4.3mm