Bog Turtle

Scientific Name:

The scientific name for the Bog Turtle is Clemmys muhlenbergii

Where they're located in New Jersey:

Bog Turtles are located throughout the state

Placement on Endangerment Scale:

Endangered in the state (EN)

Physical characteristics:

Bog Turtles possess a large yellow patch on each side of the head. Their shell has concentric circles in each scute. Bog Turtles can grow to be 3-4.5 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

Marshes, wet meadows and vegetation litter