Cagle’s Map Turtle
Graptemys caglei
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- G. caglei – Victoria Co, TX – photo by John Williams
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- G. caglei – Victoria Co, TX – photo by John Williams
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- G. caglei Habitat – Victoria Co, TX – photo by John Williams
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- G. caglei – Map by Carl J. Franklin
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Graptemys caglei occurs only in the San Antonio and Guadalupe River systems of south-central Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: Graptemys caglei is listed by the State of Texas as Threatened. Federal protection is under consideration.
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Graptemys caglei (Haynes & McKown – 1974)
Genus: Graptemys , Greek – graptos = inscribed, written, engraved + emys = a freshwater tortoise – pos. ref. markings on upper shell, which resemble topographic maps
Species: caglei, honors Fred Ray Cagle
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962