Juvenile Flattened Musk Turtle

A juvenile flattened musk turtle (Sternotherus depressus) displaying the slightly domed carapace of the young of this species. The carapace flattens sharply as the animal ages, hence the common name.

Juvenile flattened musk turtle climbing onto a wet rock beside shallow water and leaf litter.
Photo courtesy of Sarin Tiatragul, Auburn University
Juvenile flattened musk turtle climbing onto a wet rock beside shallow water and leaf litter.