Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
ID Notes 4
The Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta, is the most widespread native turtle of North America and a common species in Western New York. It is a smaller than the Snapping Turtle, but there is overlap in size between Painted Turtles and younger Snapping Turtles. Painted Turtles range in size from about 4.5-8 inches (10-18 cm) in length. The upper shell (carapace) is olive to black in coloration and is bordered in red markings. The underside (plastron) is tan to yellow and may have dark blotches. Bright yellow striping is visible on the head and neck when basking.
Fontes e Créditos
- (c) DaPuglet, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/dapuglet/47111216444/
- (c) David Illig, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/primeval/51494346514/
- (c) Tom Murray, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/tmurray74/51147748698/
- Adaptado por Robin Foster de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysemys_picta
