Sternotherus odoratus - Wikipedia The stinkpot is a small black, grey or brown turtle with a highly domed shell It grows to a straight carapace length of approximately 5 1–14 cm (2 0–5 5 in) [12] It has a long neck and rather short legs The yellow lines on the neck are a good field marker, and often can be seen from above in swimming turtles
STINKPOT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of STINKPOT is an earthen jar filled with fetid material and formerly sometimes thrown as a stink bomb on the deck of an enemy ship
Stinkpot (weapon) - Wikipedia A stinkpot or stink-pot was an incendiary and suffocating weapon used in the 19th century during the Qing dynasty, especially in naval operations [1]
Sternotherus odoratus (Common Musk Turtle, Stinkpot Turtle . . . - ADW Common musk turtles ( Sternotherus odoratus ), also called stinkpots, are found throughout the eastern and central United States, with the exception of higher elevations areas such as the Blue Ridge Mountains Their geographic range extends as far north as parts of south Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as parts of south Ontario, Canada
Common Musk Turtle: Pictures, Facts, Diet Care Guide Originating from North America, they are notable for their small size and their unique ability to release a foul odor when threatened, which has earned them the nickname “stinkpot”
Stinkpot (Sternotherus odoratus) - Indiana Herp Atlas Stinkpots are small, brown or gray turtles with domed shells They typically have two white or yellow stripes on their faces that run from the nose to the back of the head, although this coloration often fades with age They have many "barbels" (fleshy protuberances) on the neck
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) The name “stinkpot” is appropriately assigned due to phenolalkalinic acid excreted from glands that creates a pungent musky odor Females reach sexual maturity at 8-9 5 cm (~ 4 yrs) and males at 6-7 cm (~ 2 yrs)
Eastern musk turtle | Illinois The eastern musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus), or stinkpot, is native to much of eastern North America and is one of the smallest turtles in the world, averaging only 2–5 inches in length It is grayish brown with yellow stripes on its neck, a short tail, and a dome-like shell