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: New Madrid.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Sternotherus odoratus | Eastern Musk Turtle | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Reference | |
| Apalone mutica mutica | Midland Smooth Softshell | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Yes | Reference |
| Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii | Mississippi Map Turtle | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Yes | Reference |
| Graptemys pseudogeographica pseudogeographica | Northern False Map Turtle | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Yes | Reference |
| Graptemys ouachitensis | Ouachita Map Turtle | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | New Madrid | N | N | Reference |