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: Water Valley.
| Scientific Name and Life History | Common Name and Pictures | Class | Quad | US Status | KY Status | WAP | Reference |
| Terrapene carolina | Eastern Box Turtle | Chelonia | Water Valley | N | N | Reference | |
| Sternotherus odoratus | Eastern Musk Turtle | Chelonia | Water Valley | N | N | Reference | |
| Trachemys scripta elegans | Red-eared Slider | Chelonia | Water Valley | N | N | Reference | |
| Chelydra serpentina | Snapping Turtle | Chelonia | Water Valley | N | N | Reference | |
| Chrysemys dorsalis | Southern Painted Turtle | Chelonia | Water Valley | N | T | Yes | Reference |