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Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)

Blanding's Turtle

Emydoidea blandingii

EN Endangered

Very high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Blanding's Turtle

Blanding's turtle (Emys blandingii or Emydoidea blandingii ) is a semi-aquatic turtle of the family Emydidae. This species is native to central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. It is considered to be an endangered species throughout much of its range. Blanding's turtles are of interest in longevity research, as they show little to no common signs of aging and are physically active and able of reproduction into eight or nine decades of...

Key Facts

  • Endangered - this species needs our protection.
  • Well-known species with 16,862 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Blanding's Turtle?

The scientific name of the Blanding's Turtle is Emydoidea blandingii.

Is the Blanding's Turtle endangered?

The Blanding's Turtle is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Blanding's Turtle sightings have been recorded?

16,862 observations of the Blanding's Turtle have been recorded on iNaturalist.

16,862 observations on iNaturalist
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