Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata
NT
Near Threatened
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata is a species of North American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or ornate box turtle.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
- Well-known species with 11,153 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Ornate Box Turtle?
The scientific name of the Ornate Box Turtle is Terrapene ornata.
Is the Ornate Box Turtle endangered?
The Ornate Box Turtle is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Ornate Box Turtle sightings have been recorded?
11,153 observations of the Ornate Box Turtle have been recorded on iNaturalist.
11,153
observations on iNaturalist
