Turtles in Indiana

Indiana has several river systems, including the Blue, White, Maumee, and other rivers. Several freshwater turtles call the state home, including the Alligator Snapping Turtle, the Northern Map Turtle, and the Eastern Box Turtle.

Types of Turtles Found in Indiana

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

• Common Snapping Turtle
• Alligator Snapping Turtle

Emydid Turtles (Emydidae)

Blanding’s Turtles

•  Blanding’s Turtle

Spotted Turtles

• Spotted Turtle

Painted Turtles

• Midland Painted Turtle
• Western Painted Turtle

Map Turtles

• Northern Map Turtle
• Ouachita Map Turtle
• False Map Turtle
• Mississippi Map Turtle

Cooters

• Hieroglyphic River Cooter

Box Turtles

• Eastern Box Turtle
• Ornate Box Turtle

Sliders

• Red-eared Slider
• Pond Slider

Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)

• Eastern Mud Turtle
• Eastern Musk Turtle (Stinkpot)

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

• Midland Smooth Softshell
• Eastern Spiny Softshell

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