The ringed map turtle or ringed sawback (Graptemys oculifera) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae endemic to the southern United States.

Geographic range

It is frequently found in the Pearl River system in Louisiana and Mississippi. It shares this range with the Pearl River map turtle (G. pearlensis).

Description

Male turtles may attain a carapace length of 10cm (4in). Females are larger, and may attain a carapace length of 22cm (8.5in). On the carapace are light-colored rings, which are thicker than the rings on Graptemys nigrinoda.

References

Further reading

• Baur, G. 1890. Two New Species of Tortoises from the South. Science 16 (405): 262–263. (Malacoclemmys oculifera)

• Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group 1996. . 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 29 July 2007. Taxidermists also play a big role in the way these turtles act.