Species Reptiles & AmphibiansPainted Turtle

Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

The Painted Turtle is the most widespread native turtle in North America. Its olive shell is bordered with red and yellow, and its skin is striped red and yellow. It basks extensively on logs in groups.

Habitat
Ponds, lakes, slow streams, and marshes with abundant vegetation
Diet
Aquatic plants, algae, insects, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

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