pseudemys alabamensis
12-22-2016

Pseudemys alabamensis

Pseudemys alabamensis NatureServe Explorer Species Reports — NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.

ITIS Reports — Pseudemys alabamensis ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. The Alabama red-bellied cooter or Alabama red-bellied turtle, is native to Alabama. It belongs to the turtle family Emydidae, the pond turtles. It is the official reptile of the state of Alabama. The red-belly inhabits the fresh to brackish waters of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta in Mobile and Baldwin counties. It feeds on aquatic vegetation and can be found sunning itself on logs. Nesting of the red-bellied turtle occurs from May through July. Female turtles lay their eggs on dry land, digging nests in sandy soil, where 4 to 9 eggs are laid. Hatchlings usually emerge during the summer. However, when the turtles nest in late July, hatchlings may overwinter in the nest and emerge the following spring

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Detailed information
Full Name: Alabama Red-Belly turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis)
Where found: Wherever found
Critical Habitat:N/A
Species Group:Reptiles
Current listing status
Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed
Endangered 06/16/1987 Southeast Region (Region 4) Wherever found
  • States/US Territories in which the Alabama Red-Belly turtle, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Alabama , Mississippi
  • US Counties in which the Alabama Red-Belly turtle, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
Federal register documents
Recovery
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Alabama Red-Belly turtle.
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Title
Plan Action Status
Plan Status
01/08/1990 Alabama Red-bellied Turtle View Implementation Progress Final
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Plan Action Status
Plan Status
01/08/1990 Alabama Red-bellied Turtle View Implementation Progress Final
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Citation Page
Title
Document Type
08/02/2007 72 FR 42425 42426 5-Year Review of Nine Southeastern Species
  • Notice 5-year Review, Initiation
Date
Title
Alabama Red-bellied Turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis) 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation
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