North American Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Semi-aquatic medium-sized turtle with shell length of 6 inches (15.24 cm). Shell-like design on shell. Orange and black skin on legs Black claws.. Underside is orange and black. Feeds on variety of vegetation, earthworms, slugs and insects.
Habitat:
On bank of brook in mud.
Notes:
Species of special concern. Rare sighting. 1/2 the size of another North American Wood Turtle I found earlier the same week.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 20, 2014
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