Spotted Turtle

Clemmys guttata

Range

• The Northeastern United States extending through the entire east coast of the United States

Habitat

• Ponds & lakes

Diet

• Fish
• Tadpoles
• Snails
• Carrion
• Insects
• Crayfish
• Shrimp
• Salamanders
• Frogs
• Aquatic plants

The spotted turtle’s numbers are declining due to human encroachment on their habitat and over-collection for the pet trade.

The Tulsa Zoo has been producing hatchling spotted turtles since 1983.