If you think you know what a turtle looks like, this list will mess with your head. From the leaf-faced Mata Mata to the pig-snouted Pig-Nosed Turtle and the dragon-spined Black-Knobbed Sawback, these 16 freshwater, sea, and side-necked species look almost nothing like the red-eared slider you grew up with. Save this infographic as your visual cheat sheet, then dive into the full guide covering all 42 prominent turtle species of the world — common names, scientific names, and where each one lives.
Ever wondered about the difference between tortoises, terrapins, and sea turtles? Check out this complete identification visual guide featuring species like the Galapagos Tortoise, Diamondback Terrapins, Green Sea Turtle, and more! Perfect for reptile lovers, nature enthusiasts, and pet owners looking to learn more about shelled species. Click to read the full guide on our blog!
Images Of Different Types Of Turtles
Meet the biggest tortoises in the world, from Galápagos and Aldabra giants to sulcatas, with size facts, ranges, conservation status, and keeper notes.
Image Size is 24x36 Overall Size is 24x36 Authorized Open Edition, Direct From the Publisher We perform a quality assurance check on all our products prior to packaging them for shipment. These are the reptiles of the order Chelonii. All have a bony or cartilaginous shell, and many species withdraw into it for protection. Fossils have been dated to 220 million years ago, making turtles older than lizards, snakes, and crocodiles. Like other amniotes (reptiles, dinosaurs, birds, and mammals), they breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in or around water. The largest turtles are aquatic. Technically, all animals in this order are turtles, and the term can refer to the entire order or to any individual species. In common usage, the term tortoise refers to those
Different Types Of Turtles
Types Of Turtles List
