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: Louisville East.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Terrapene carolina Eastern Box TurtleCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Sternotherus odoratus Eastern Musk TurtleCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Apalone spinifera spinifera Eastern Spiny SoftshellCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Apalone mutica mutica Midland Smooth SoftshellCheloniaLouisville EastNNYesReference
Graptemys geographica Northern Map TurtleCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Chrysemys picta Painted TurtleCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Trachemys scripta elegans Red-eared SliderCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
Chelydra serpentina Snapping TurtleCheloniaLouisville EastNN Reference
8 species are listed.