Emydoidea blandingii
Blanding's Turtle
Distribution Map
There are no records of Blanding's turtles in Vermont.
Identification
Blanding's turtles have a highly domed carapace and grow to 7-9 inches long. The carapace is dark with light flecking. The plastron is yellow with black on the outer edges of the scutes. The posterior margin of the carapace is smooth. The plastron is hinged, which enables it to bend and partially close the shell.
Range/Habitat
Blanding's turtles live primarily in wetlands but they also travel overland between wetlands.
Status
No populations of the Blanding's Turtle have been located in Vermont, but they exist to the south and northwest of us. Please report all sightings of this species in Vermont. Take photos if possible.
More Info
- Emydoidea blandingii at Animal Diversity website
- Emydoidea blandingii at CARCNET website
- Blanding's Turtle Working Group information from NEPARC
Species summary written by Kaile Burgess.