ONTARIO'S 8 TURTLES
There are eight turtle species native to Ontario. The turtles that call Ontario home are the Blanding's Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, Snapping Turtle, Spiny Softshell, Spotted Turtle, Wood Turtle, and the Painted Turtle. Each species has their own story, unique characteristics, and appearance, making them remarkable in many ways. Enjoy reading and learning about Ontario's Turtles through the attached links to Ontario Nature.
Thank you to Ontario Nature for your comprehensive and informative webpages about the eight turtles species native to Ontario accompanied by a fascinating selection of photographs.
Snapping Turtle © Brtthome
BLANDING'S TURTLE
Blanding’s Turtle – Emydoidea blandingii
Status Provincially: Threatened
Status Federally: Threatened
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Blanding's Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/blandings-turtle/
Blanding’s Turtle © Joe Crowley
EASTERN MUSK TURTLE
Eastern Musk Turtle – Sternotherus odoratus
Status Provincially - Special Concern
Status Federally - Threatened
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Eastern Musk Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/eastern-musk-turtle/
Eastern Musk Turtle © Joe Crowley
NORTHERN MAP TURTLE
Northern Map Turtle – Graptemys geographica
Status Provincially - Special Concern
Status Federally - Special Concern
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Northern Map Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/northern-map-turtle/
Northern Map Turtle © Joe Crowley
SNAPPING TURTLE
Snapping Turtle – Chelydra serpentina
Status Provincially - Special Concern
Status Federally - Special Concern
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Snapping Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/snapping-turtle/
Snapping Turtle © Scott Gillingwater
SPINY SOFTSHELL TURTLE
Spiny Softshell Turtle – Apalone spinifera
Status Provincially - Endangered
Status Federally - Endangered
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Spiny Softshell Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/spiny-softshell/
Spiny Softshell © Scott Gillingwater
SPOTTED TURTLE
Spotted Turtle – Clemmys guttata
Status Provincially - Endangered
Status Federally - Endangered
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Spotted Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/spotted-turtle/
Spotted Turtle © Joe Crowley
WOOD TURTLE
Wood Turtle – Glyptemys insculpta
Status Provincially - Endangered
Status Federally - Threatened
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Wood Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/wood-turtle/
Wood Turtle © Scott Gillingwater
MIDLAND PAINTED TURTLE
Midland Painted Turtle – Chrysemys picta marginata
Status Provincially - Not Listed
Status Federally - Special Concern
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Midland Painted Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/midland-painted-turtle/
Midland Painted Turtle © Scott Gillingwater
WESTERN PAINTED TURTLE
Western Painted Turtle – Chrysemys picta bellii
Status Provincially - Not Listed
Status Federally - Not Listed
Visit Ontario Nature's website to read the most up-to-date "Species Information" regarding the Western Painted Turtle at https://ontarionature.org/programs/community-science/reptile-amphibian-atlas/western-painted-turtle/
Western Painted Turtle