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: Mammoth Cave.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Kinosternon subrubrum | Eastern Mud Turtle | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Yes | Reference |
| Apalone spinifera spinifera | Eastern Spiny Softshell | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Graptemys geographica | Northern Map Turtle | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Chrysemys picta | Painted Turtle | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Pseudemys concinna | River Cooter | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Mammoth Cave | N | N | Reference |