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Graptemys versa
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- G. versa – Menard Co, TX – photo by Carl J. Franklin
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- G. versa – Tom Green Co, TX – photo by Carl J. Franklin
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- G. versa – Travis Co, TX – photo by Carl J. Franklin
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- G. versa – Map by Carl J. Franklin
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Graptemys versa occurs central Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: No listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Graptemys versa (Stejneger – 1925)
Genus: Graptemys , Greek – graptos = inscribed, written, engraved + emys = a freshwater tortoise – pos. ref. markings on upper shell, which resemble topographic maps
Species: versa, Latin = bent or twisted – ref. to the head pattern
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962