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
Selected quad is: Lexington West.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference | |
| Sternotherus odoratus | Eastern Musk Turtle | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference | |
| Apalone spinifera spinifera | Eastern Spiny Softshell | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference | |
| Graptemys geographica | Northern Map Turtle | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Lexington West | N | N | Reference |