The Spotted Turtle is a small, attractive turtle with bright yellow spots on its dark shell. It favors shallow, clean wetlands and is highly sensitive to habitat degradation. Populations have declined significantly.
Habitat
Bogs, marshes, wet meadows, and shallow woodland streams
Diet
Algae, aquatic invertebrates, and small amphibians
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Spotted Turtle
The best time to see a Spotted Turtle is March–May, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,098 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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