Spotted Turtle

Scientific Name:

The scientific name for the Spotted Turtle is Clemmys guttata

Where they're located in New Jersey:

Spotted Turtles are located throughout the state

Placement on Endangerment Scale:

Endangered (EN)

Physical characteristics:

Spotted Turtles have a round, smooth, black shell with small yellow spots on it. These spots may fade the older the turtle gets. Spotted turtles can grow to be 3.5-5 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

Marshes, bogs, swamps or wet wooded areas