Species Information

Class of Chelonia (Turtle) observations for selected quads


Linked life history provided courtesy of NatureServe Explorer.
Records may include both recent and historical observations.
US Status Definitions     Kentucky Status Definitions

List Class of Chelonia (Turtle) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Dawson Springs SW.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Kinosternon subrubrum Eastern Mud TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNNYesReference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Pseudemys concinna River CooterCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaDawson Springs SWNN Reference
9 species are listed.