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      • Eastern Painted Turtle

Eastern Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

[+ ZOOM] Painted Turtle © George Cevera

4 1/2 " - 6"

Feeds on both plant and animal matter, including worms, larvae, snails, salamanders, and small fish. Often seen sunning itself on logs. Found in lakes, streams, shallow ponds, and marshes. Common in the Pine Barrens.