who labelled this species for the first time?
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how long does it take for painted turtles to hatch Hatched turtles grow until sexual maturity: 2–9 years for males, 6–16 for females. where are they most commonly found? North America and what is their preferred domain of habitation? It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Johann Gottlob Schneide Originally described by Johann Gottlob Schneider as "Testudo picta", it was called "Chrysemys picta" first by John Edward Gray. UNANSWERABLE
Painted turtle Painted turtle
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Originally described in 1783 by Johann Gottlob Schneider as "Testudo picta", the painted turtle was called "Chrysemys picta" first by John Edward Gray in 1855.  Originally described in 1783 by Johann Gottlob Schneider as "Testudo picta", the painted turtle was called "Chrysemys picta" first by John Edward Gray in 1855.
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Painted turtle [SEP] Introduction
The painted turtle ("Chrysemys picta") is the most widespread native turtle of North America. It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The turtle is the only species of the genus "Chrysemys", which is part of the pond turtle family Emydidae. Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. Four regionally based subspecies (the eastern, midland, southern, and western) evolved during the last ice age. The adult painted turtle female is long; the male is smaller. 5-6" The turtle's top shell is dark and smooth, without a ridge.