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: Louisville West.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Louisville West | N | N | Reference | |
| Kinosternon subrubrum | Eastern Mud Turtle | Chelonia | Louisville West | N | N | Yes | Reference |
| Sternotherus odoratus | Eastern Musk Turtle | Chelonia | Louisville West | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | Louisville West | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Louisville West | N | N | Reference |