Maryland Turtles

Since McCauley's 1945 publication, now out of print, on the "Turtles of Maryland," little has appeared on this interesting component of Maryland's vertebrate fauna. Thiswork is thus an attempt to bring up to date the information that has accumulated during the interval. Each species has been treated in a similar vein regarding name, drawing,distribution, life history and biology. Additional information not usually found in texts or manuals has been added, especially that on folklore, uses and commercial value. Comments on environs, identification, species which should not be considered part of the turtle fauna, and the five known introduced species are included. A key to all thematerial and introduced species and subspecies is presented for the first time. The distribution maps have been made following the present limits of a species' known range. Dots were not used to illustrate ranges since so many species can and do move about readily. Those species whose ranges are expected to be larger than presently known are so indicated. These species and specimens thereof from the latter areas should be kept arid called to the attention of qualified personnel. All levels from the high school to scientist will find material of interest herein. (PDF contains 43 pages)

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Schwartz, Frank J.
Format:	monograph biblioteca
Language:	English
Published:	Maryand Department of Research and Education 1961
Subjects:	Conservation, Ecology, Management, Environment, reptiles, turtles, tortoise, terrapin, carapace, plastron, identification, guide,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/1834/20767
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