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Musk Turtles
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Musk Turtles

Sternotherus

Sternotherus is a genus of aquatic turtles known commonly as musk turtles, which are endemic to North America. This genus is closely related to the genus Kinosternon. The most common species of Sternotherus in most of North America is Sternotherus odoratus, the common musk turtle or stinkpot; that entry has more information on the ecology of this group of turtles.

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6 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 6 known species

Eastern Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus odoratus

Razor-backed Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus carinatus

Stripe-necked Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus peltifer

Loggerhead Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus minor

Intermediate Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus intermedius

Flattened Musk Turtle

speciesSternotherus depressus

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