The Chicken turtle (Deirochelys reticularia), is a cold-blooded uncommon freshwater turtle found in the southeast of the United States. It is in the monotypic genus Deirochelys.
The name "Chicken" turtle refers to the taste of their meat, which used to be popular in southern markets.
Read more about Chicken Turtle: Description, Behavior, Lifespan, Range, Habitat, Reproduction, Diet, Conservation Status, Subspecies
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