Stripe-necked Musk Turtle
Sternotherus peltifer
Silhouette: Bibron, Gabriel; Duméril, Auguste Henri André; Duméril, C. · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyKinosternidae (American Mud and Musk Turtles)
- GenusSternotherus (Musk Turtles)
- SpeciesSternotherus peltifer (Stripe-necked Musk Turtle)
About the Stripe-necked Musk Turtle
The stripeneck musk turtle (Sternotherus peltifer) is a species of turtle in the family Kinosternidae from the southeastern United States. Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Stripe-necked Musk Turtle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Stripe-necked Musk Turtle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Stripe-necked Musk Turtle sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Stripe-necked Musk Turtle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Stripe-necked Musk Turtle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.