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Clemmys guttata
Until a few years ago Spotted Turtles were a protected species in Massachusetts. Populations are considered stable enough that protected status was removed, yet they are still uncommon and vulnerable to habitat destruction. This one was found in a wooded area with many vernal pools.
Spotted on Mar 20, 2010
Submitted on Aug 7, 2011
2 Comments
Good photo!
Good to hear their populations are doing better there. In Georgia they are considered "unusual", however I have never seen one in the wild.