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: Guston.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaGustonNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaGustonNN Reference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaGustonNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaGustonNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaGustonNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaGustonNN Reference
6 species are listed.