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


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Kinosternon subrubrum Eastern Mud TurtleCheloniaElvaNNYesReference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Pseudemys concinna River CooterCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaElvaNN Reference
Chrysemys dorsalis x picta Southern Painted and Painted Turtle HybridCheloniaElvaNN Reference
10 species are listed.