Rio Grande Cooter (Pseudemys gorzugi)

The carapace of the hatchlings of Big River Donuts is mainly green, and the adults slowly turn to olive, brown or dark yellow, with mottled orange and yellow ovals or spiral concentric circles on them, with dark spots forming in the center. Intricate and varied patterns.

The plastron of Big River Donut is yellow, with dark patterns along the seams of the scute. The skin is brown or olive, and the head and neck, limbs and tail are decorated with bright yellow stripes. As it grows older, the body color will gradually show a bright red, which is very beautiful.

The name of the Rio Grande River is often translated as "big river". In addition, some turtle species of the genus Pseudomonas are commonly known as "donut turtles", so it is produced in the Rio Grande River. The genus Pseudomonas is called the big river donut.

Adult size: about 35cm
Food: small fish, shrimp, dried fish, dried shrimp, turtle food, etc.