Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia)

4/10/2021

Species Information

Recognized Subspecies in VA: Eastern Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia reticularia)
Size: 4 - 6 inches
Range: Two small populations on the far southern Coastal Plain
Status: State Endangered

More Info to Come!

Maps and External Sources

Known and Predicted Range

***iNaturalist maps show iNat reports of each species. Though maps are quite accurate, some reports could be misidentified, so be cautious of any outlying records.***

VHS Info

iNat Observations

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