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: Providence.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Pseudemys concinna River CooterCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaProvidenceNN Reference
7 species are listed.