Pascagoula Map Turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi)

The Pascagoula Map Turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi) is a freshwater turtle found in Pascagoula River system, Mississippi, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Common name
Pascagoula Map Turtle
Scientific name
Graptemys gibbonsi
Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
Endangered
Habitat
Pascagoula River system, Mississippi

Intricate shell lines look like map contours. Found in only one river system in the entire world.

About Turtle Tuesday Club

Turtle Tuesday Club is a free weekly turtle art project created by artist Lee Eisenbarth, who draws a new turtle every Tuesday for his son Henry. The project began on March 4, 2026 and runs as a 53-week series spanning sea turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises from around the world. 31 editions have been published so far. Every illustration is free to download under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0).