The Spotted Turtle is a small, attractive turtle with bright yellow spots on its dark shell. It favors shallow, clean wetlands and is highly sensitive to habitat degradation. Populations have declined significantly.
Habitat
Bogs, marshes, wet meadows, and shallow woodland streams
Diet
Algae, aquatic invertebrates, and small amphibians
How common
Uncommon
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