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      • Spotted Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Clemmys guttata

[+ ZOOM] Spotted Turtle © George Cevera

3 1/2" - 4 1/2"

Feeds on both plant and animal matter, including insect larvae, fish spawn and carrion. Often seen sunning on logs. Prefers bogs, swamps, marshes and small ponds. Common in the Pine Barrens.