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Users are cautioned to refer back to the original cited source to assess completeness and correctness before using the information. Web updates are intermittent, not continuous, therefore some dynamic information such as legal status may not be absolutely current. This species reaches its western limit in northeastern New Mexico. 10 Comments on Habitat Associations Primarily a turtle of rivers and larger streams, it prefers a moderate to fast current and sandy or muddy bottoms. For more information, contact Jon Klingel, Conservation Services Division, NM Dept of Game and Fish.