8,171 observationsEndangered
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Emydidae ›Genus: Actinemys
About
The western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata or Emys marmorata), or Pacific pond turtle is a small to medium-sized turtle growing to approximately 20 cm (8 in) in carapace length. It is limited to the west coast of the United States of America and Mexico, ranging from western Washington state to northern Baja California. In May 2002, the Canadian Species at Risk Act listed the Pacific pond turtle as being extirpated in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northwestern Pond Turtle is Actinemys marmorata.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the family Emydidae.
- Northwestern Pond Turtle belongs to the genus Actinemys.