Species Information
Class of Chelonia (Turtle) observations for selected counties
Linked life history provided courtesy of NatureServe Explorer.
Records may include both recent and historical observations.
US Status Definitions
Kentucky Status Definitions
Selected county is: Boyd.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | County | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Apalone spinifera spinifera | Eastern Spiny Softshell | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference | |
| Chrysemys picta | Painted Turtle | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference | |
| Sternotherus odoratus | Eastern Musk Turtle | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference | |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | Boyd | N | N | Reference |
6 species are listed