spotted turtle
Polka-dot shelled reptile
A spotted turtle is a small freshwater turtle native to eastern North America, distinguished by the yellow spots scattered across its dark shell.
The species (*Clemmys guttata*) inhabits wetlands and shallow waters, and is considered threatened due to habitat loss and collection for the pet trade.
- shellHard outer covering
- pondSmall still body
- vernal poolSeasonal depression holding water
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
yellow · basking · marsh · bog · hatchling · slow mover · reptile · cold blooded · aquatic · endangered · terrapin · mud · sunning · freshwater · neck · plastron · hibernation · egg laying
habitat preference
spotted turtledesert tortoise
Drought-adapted shelled reptile
gopher tortoise · box turtle · sea turtle · leatherback turtle · loggerhead turtle
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