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Animals
A river turtle marked with fine contour lines like a road map, with a small yellow spot behind each eye.
Field facts
HabitatLarger rivers and reservoirs
RangeStatewide in big rivers
When to lookApril to October
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFalse Map Turtle — bolder head markings
Field note: Broad-jawed females crush snails and mussels that males cannot.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Keep boats well off basking logs and gravel bars.
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