Glyptemys is a genus of turtles in the family Emydidae. It comprises two species, the bog turtle and wood turtle, both of which are endemic to North America. Until 2001, these turtles were considered members of the genus Clemmys, which currently has one member, the spotted turtle.
Full grown, these turtles grow to between 8.9 and 20 cm (3.5 and 7.9 in). These turtles are semiaquatic, although this varies based on season. Their morphological characteristics make them unique from other species and unique from each other.
Glyptemys turtles prefer slow moving streams and ponds, and feed on insects, plant matter, small invertebrates, and carrion. These turtles are protected throughout their range, however all species in Glyptemys are considered endangered.
p. 266. "Glyptemys muhlenbergii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010-11-27. 2010-11-27. Retrieved 2010-11-27.old-form url "Glyptemys insculpta"...
The wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a species of turtle endemic to North America. It is in the genus Glyptemys, a genus which contains only one other...
same name). The genus name was changed to Glyptemys in 2001. The bog turtle and the wood turtle, Glyptemys insculpta, had until then been included in...
Extant species formerly in Clemmys Wood turtle - now Glyptemys insculpta Bog turtle - now Glyptemys muhlenbergii Western pond turtle - now Actinemys marmorata...
turtles are responsible for predation in some smaller species (e.g., Glyptemys muhlenbergii), they cannot eat larger species. Alligators pose a risk...
Turtles of the Potomac River Basin Bog (=Muhlenberg) turtle Glyptemys (=Clemmys) muhlenbergii Chinese softshell turtle *Pelodiscus sinensis * Coastal...
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