Freshwater Turtles of the Northern Gulf Coast Poster Print

The rivers, swamps and forest of the Northern Gulf Coast – which includes the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana – are home to some of the richest diversity of freshwater turtle species in the world. This poster features all of the species native to this area.

Species included:

ALABAMA MAP TURTLE (Graptemys pulchra) • ALABAMA RED-BELLIED TURTLE (Pseudemys alabamensis) • ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE (Macrochelys temminckii) • BARBOUR’S MAP TURTLE (Graptemys barbouri) • BLACK-KNOBBED MAP TURTLE (Graptemys nigrinoda) • CHICKEN TURTLE (Deirochelys reticularia) • COASTAL PLAINS COOTER (Pseudemys floridana) • COMMON MUSK TURTLE (Sternotherus odoratus) • COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE (Chelydra serpentina) • ESCAMBIA MAP TURTLE (Graptemys ernsti) • FALSE MAP TURTLE (Graptemys pseudogeographica) • FLATTENED MUSK TURTLE (Sternotherus depressus) • FLORIDA COOTER (Pseudemys floridana) • FLORIDA RED-BELLIED COOTER (Pseudemys nelsoni) • FLORIDA SOFTSHELL TURTLE (Apalone ferox) • LOGGERHEAD MUSK TURTLE (Sternotherus minor) • NORTHERN MAP TURTLE (Graptemys geographica) • OUACHITA MAP TURTLE (Graptemys ouachitensis) • PAINTED TURTLE (Chrysemys picta) • PEARL RIVER MAP TURTLE (Graptemys pearlensis) • PENINSULA COOTER (Pseudemys peninsularis) • RAZOR-BACKED MUSK TURTLE (Sternotherus carinatus) • RINGED MAP TURTLE (Graptemys oculifera) • RIVER COOTER (Pseudemys concinna) • SMOOTH SOFTSHELL TURTLE (Apalone mutica) • SPINY SOFTSHELL TURTLE (Apalone spinifera) • SPOTTED TURTLE (Clemmys guttata) • STRIPED MUD TURTLE (Kinosternon baurii) • YELLOW-BLOTCHED MAP TURTLE (Graptemys flavimaculata)

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.

Size

12″ x 18″ (30.48 x 45.7cm), 18 x 24 (45.7 x 60.9 cm), 24 x 36 (60.9 x 91.4 cm)

Color

Antique, Full Color, White

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Freshwater Turtles of the Northern Gulf Coast US Poster

The continental United States is home to about 60 species of freshwater turtle, with the southeastern part of the county having the highest concentration of species. Turtles are air-breathing reptiles living in rivers, ponds, and lakes. They are omnivores, feeding on plants as well as insects, small fish. While spending most of their time in or around water, they will climb up onto land to lay their eggs. Many of the species of turtles face threats from habitat loss and commercial harvest. However conservation efforts focusing on nest protection and habitat restoration has helped stabilize many of the most endangered species.

For more information on the turtles visit: iNaturalist – Turtles of North America as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Turtles of the Northern Gulf Coast US poster features several different high-quality illustrations. Each turtle is shown with both the common and binomial or scientific name. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps and can be signed or customized by the artist upon request