Eastern Box Turtle
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Eastern Box Turtle is Terrapene carolina carolina
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Eastern Box Turtles can be found anywhere in the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Vulnerable (VU)
Physical characteristics:
Eastern Box Turtles have a yellowish-orange dome carapice and red eyes. They have a hooked upper jaw and can grow to be 4-8.5 inches in length.
Preferred habitat:
Woods, meadows, muddy areas or shallow pools