About Graptemys caglei Haynes & Mckown, 1974
Shell Characteristics
Cagle's map turtle (Graptemys caglei Haynes & Mckown, 1974), like all map turtles, has intricate patterns on its carapace and plastron, as well as serrated edges along the posterior of the carapace.
Size and Sexual Dimorphism
It is smaller than most other map turtle species, and exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism: males only reach a straight carapace length of 4 inches (10 cm), while females can grow to a straight carapace length exceeding 7 inches (18 cm).
Reproductive Mode
Like all turtle species, Graptemys caglei is oviparous.
Clutch Frequency
A sexually mature female can lay up to three clutches of eggs in a single year.
Clutch Size
Clutch sizes are small, ranging from just one to six eggs per clutch.
