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Emydoidea blandingii
This is a medium sized turtle with a carapace of about 10 inches. The carapace (upper shell) is domed and speckled with yellow spots. One of the distinguishing marks is the bright yellow chin and throat. The plastron (lower shell) is hinged allowing that part of the plastron to fold upwards and meeting with the carapace to better protect the head and neck from injury.
The Blanding's Turtle are semi-aquatic turtles living in wetland and sand dune complexes, in which it lays its eggs. Its range includes much of the US Midwest and eastern Canada.
Because it doesn't breed until about 12-14 years of age, lives in isolated populations, and are susceptible to predation and accidents (automobiles) they are classified as threatened in Minnesota.
Spotted on Jun 6, 2006
Submitted on Apr 25, 2011
2 Comments
me encanta
Great photo of a cool turtle