Common Musk Turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

Sternotherus odoratus is a species of small turtle in the family Kinosternidae. The species is native to southeastern Canada and much of the Eastern United States.

Baby Season
Fall (August-September)
Common musk turtle. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Ontley.
Common musk turtle. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Ontley.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Eastern Musk Turtle observed by taunatucker
Mar 1, 2026
Allens Chapel Rd, Ulmer, SC, US
bytaunatucker
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Musk Turtle observed by taunatucker
Mar 1, 2026
Allens Chapel Rd, Ulmer, SC, US
bytaunatucker
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Eastern Musk Turtle observed by anthony_damiani
Mar 1, 2026
Florida, US
byAnthony
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Eastern Musk Turtle observed by pmonty06
Feb 28, 2026
Sir Henrys Trail, Lakeland, FL, US
bypmonty06
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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