The Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a species of semi-aquatic turtle. It is the only species in the genus Emydoidea, and is considered to be a threatened or endangered species throughout much of its range.
The Blanding's Turtle is a medium-sized turtle with an average shell length of approximately 18 to 23 cm with a maximum of 25.5 cm (7--9 in, maximum of 10 in). A distinguishing feature of this turtle is the bright yellow chin and th...
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The Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a species of semi-aquatic turtle. It is the only species in the genus Emydoidea, and is considered to be a threatened or endangered species throughout much of its range.
The Blanding's Turtle is a medium-sized turtle with an average shell length of approximately 18 to 23 cm with a maximum of 25.5 cm (7--9 in, maximum of 10 in). A distinguishing feature of this turtle is the bright yellow chin and throat. The carapace, or upper shell, is domed, but slightly flattened along the midline, and is oblong when viewed from above. The carapace is speckled with numerous yellow or light-colored flecks or streaks on a dark background. The plastron, or lower shell, is yellow with dark blotches symmetrically arranged. The head and legs are dark, and usually speckled or mottled with yellow. The Blanding's Turtle is also called the "semi-box" turtle, for although the plastron is hinged, the plastral lobes do not shut as tight as the box turtle's....
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