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

List Class of Chelonia (Turtle) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Frankfort West.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita Map TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaFrankfort WestNN Reference
8 species are listed.