Statements (107)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:snake
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| gptkbp:activity_pattern |
diurnal
Diurnal |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:swimming
Semi-aquatic basking to regulate temperature |
| gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
Part of diet
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
gptkb:Yes
varies with season |
| gptkbp:behavior |
basking
Basking on logs and rocks Studied for basking and feeding behavior |
| gptkbp:body_shape |
Flattened and elongated
highly domed |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to summer
Spring to early summer |
| gptkbp:captive_breeding |
Practiced in some facilities
attempts in zoos |
| gptkbp:climate |
temperate
|
| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
Adapted to temperate climates
|
| gptkbp:clutch_size |
3 to 12 eggs
3-12 eggs |
| gptkbp:color |
dark with lighter patterns
Yellow with dark stripes Dark with light patterns Changes with age |
| gptkbp:color_variation |
individuals may vary
Some individuals have lighter shells |
| gptkbp:coloration |
dark green to brown
Dark green to brown with yellow markings |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Mississippi_Map_Turtle
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| gptkbp:composed_by |
up to 25 cm
map-like markings Keratinized scutes Map-like patterns on the shell |
| gptkbp:conservation |
efforts in specific areas
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
habitat protection
Habitat protection |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
not widely recognized
Not widely known in culture |
| gptkbp:death |
Variable based on conditions
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Omnivorous
omnivorous |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Mississippi_River_Basin
gptkb:Mississippi_River_basin |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
part of aquatic ecosystems
Prey and predator in aquatic ecosystems |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in educational programs.
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Emydidae
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
limited fossil evidence
Limited fossil evidence available |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
moderate levels
|
| gptkbp:genetic_studies |
Ongoing research on population genetics
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater rivers
Freshwater rivers and lakes |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
slow-moving waters
Prefer slow-moving waters. |
| gptkbp:habitat_range |
Mississippi and adjacent states
|
| gptkbp:hatchling_survival |
variable rates
|
| gptkbp:hibernation |
Yes, in colder months
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mississippi Map Turtle
|
| gptkbp:impact |
affected by pollution
|
| gptkbp:incubation_period |
60 to 90 days
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
20-30 years
20-30 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:local_names |
gptkb:Map_Turtle
various regional names |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
courtship displays
|
| gptkbp:migration |
limited movement patterns
Limited, usually local |
| gptkbp:nesting |
sandy or gravelly areas
Nests in sandy or loose soil females return to same sites |
| gptkbp:nesting_site |
Near water bodies
|
| gptkbp:predators |
birds, raccoons
Birds, raccoons, and other mammals |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
limited awareness among the public
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Graptemys_flavimaculata
gptkb:Graptemys_geographica other map turtles |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Egg-laying
oviparous |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Ecology and behavior
|
| gptkbp:research_status |
studied in the wild
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Graptemys_pseudogeographica_kohni
gptkb:Graptemys_pseudogeographica |
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in warmer months
|
| gptkbp:size |
up to 10 inches
Larger than juveniles Up to 10 inches in shell length |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
solitary
Solitary or in small groups |
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Graptemys_pseudogeographica_kohni
gptkb:Graptemys_pseudogeographica_pseudogeographica gptkb:Graptemys_pseudogeographica |
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
Habitat loss and pollution |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
important for survival
Sensitive to pollution |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
kept in captivity
Competition for resources high for hatchlings Common in turtle exhibits |
| gptkbp:young |
hatchlings
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Common_Map_Turtle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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