Maryland's Turtles and Tortoises (Order Testudines)
The largest family of turtles worldwide, the Emydidae family, is represented in Maryland by thirteen species of turtle. With such diversity comes a variety of body types and habitat choices. Usually, the carapace is not highly domed, but there are …
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The Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the responsible herpetoculture of turtles and tortoises, promoting and supporting the study of chelonian natural history and conserving Mid-Atlantic chelonian species and habitat.
Native Turtles of Maryland (with Pictures) – TurtleOwner.com
Maryland is home to 13 turtle species. In this article I am going to take a closer look at each species and cover a few basic things about them, things like the appearance, lifespan, how big it can get, diet, where it lives, conservation status, and reproduction. Quick list of the native turtles of Maryland: Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii
List of Turtles Found in Maryland (With Pictures) - Animal Spot
Both freshwater and seawater turtles can be spotted on various beaches, rivers, and lakes. Maryland’s state reptile is the Diamondback Terrapin . Other notable turtles include the Eastern Box Turtle , the Loggerhead Sea Turtle , and the Wood Turtle .
17 Types of Turtles Found in Maryland! (ID Guide)
Look for these turtles in Maryland in lakes, rivers, and streams with sandy or muddy bottoms and little or no vegetation. I often see them sunning themselves on the banks while kayaking down slow-moving rivers. Spiny Softshell Turtle Rangemap:
Maryland Reptiles
Although reptiles are classified by four orders, only two are found in Maryland: Scaled Reptiles (squamata), and Shelled Reptiles (testudines). While Shelled Reptiles encompass only turtles, Scaled Reptiles include Snakes (serpentes), and Lizards (lacertilia). As diverse as their types, Maryland reptiles have many options during the colder months.
About Eastern Box Turtle - Maryland Biodiversity Project
The colorful and charismatic Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is the most terrestrial species of turtle in Maryland. While bearing a superficial resemblance to true tortoises (family Testudinidae), box turtles are actually classified in the large pond turtle family Emydidae.
Testudines - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
An extremely rare visitor to our shores. Little is known about this turtle’s behavior due to its solitary nature, even when nesting. Look in the Coastal Bays for individuals resting on the bottom in clear water during the summer.
Testudines - Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Snapping Turtle is Maryland's largest freshwater turtle. Easily identified by its large head, three low knobby keels along the centerline of the top shell or carapace (though these may be gone in old animals)
Turtles In Maryland (Full Guide With Pictures) - Reptiles Time
There are 13 turtle species in Maryland. From the above list, 3 of the turtles are placed under the endangered status. These are snapping turtles, bog turtles, and Northern map turtles. Spiny softshell are considered rare turtles that should be conserved. Maryland turtle species are diverse in both their features and origin.
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