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: Rising Sun.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Rising Sun | N | N | Reference | |
| Graptemys geographica | Northern Map Turtle | Chelonia | Rising Sun | N | N | Reference | |
| Chrysemys picta | Painted Turtle | Chelonia | Rising Sun | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Rising Sun | N | N | Reference |