The Eastern Painted Turtle is classified as a nongame species with no open season. It is unlawful for any person to take, or have in possession, any nongame mammal or bird unless that person has a collection license or is collecting fewer than 5 reptiles or fewer than 25 amphibians that are not endangered, threatened, or special concerned species. This turtle is a member of the genus Chrysemys, which is part of the pond turtle family Emydidae.
Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. Three regionally based subspecies (the eastern, midland, and western) evolved during the last ice age. The painted turtle is Connecticut's most numerous turtle species.
There are four subspecies of painted turtles in the United States. Two subspecies, the eastern painted turtle (Chrysemys picta picta) and the midland painted turtle (Chrysemys picta marginata), are closely related. As subspecies, they can and do interbreed to produce offspring known as "intergrades." While Connecticut is home to.
Eastern Painted Turtle Chrysemys picta NH Conservation Status: Not listed State Rank Status: Widespread and abundant Distribution: Throughout state, less common in northern New Hampshire. Description: A 4-6 inch turtle with a smooth carapace and light lines running across the back (created from the straight rows of the large scutes on the back). Eastern Painted Turtle habitat Eastern Painted Turtles are found in well-vegetated lakes, wetlands, and ponds, especially around lily pads and pickerel weed.
They are often seen basking in the sun on logs and rocks. Watch for turtles on roads during nesting season. An official form of the United States government.
Provided by Touchpoints. Common name: Eastern Painted Turtle Scientific name: Chrysemys picta marginata Status: Special Concern Reason for designation: This widespread species is subject to a suite of continuing threats, including road mortality, habitat degradation and loss, invasive species, and subsidized predators, which are unlikely to diminish in the future. Eastern Painted Turtle Conservation Status Eastern painted turtles are not listed on the IUCN's endangered species list, but their number is dwindling swiftly in some regions as of now due to road mortality, increased abundance of predators like raccoons, and habitat loss and degradation.
Eastern Painted Turtle Predators. Painted Turtle - Turtles in Sutton Massachusetts - The Painted Turtle, or Chrysemys picta, is not endangered. The specific variety we have in Massachusetts is the Eastern Painted Turtle.
Our Eastern Painted Turtle, Picta, is named after her scientific name Chrysemys picta. Painted turtles are native to the state of New Jersey and found all over the United states, southern Canada and parts of Mexico. This species thrives in the New Jersey habitat due to the abundance of freshwater, wetlands, the temperate climate, and prey available to them.