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Turtle Species
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
- Scientific nameEmydoidea blandingii
- Japanese nameブランディングガメ
- FamilyPond turtles (Emydidae)
- Max carapace length26 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan77 years
- DietOmnivorous
- LifestyleAquatic
- Conservation status (IUCN)EN — Endangered
- iNaturalist observations17,011
About this species
Blanding's turtle is a species of semi-aquatic turtle of the family Emydidae. This species is native to central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. It is considered to be an endangered species throughout much of its range. Blanding's turtle is of interest in longevity research, as it shows few or no common signs of aging and is physically active and capable of reproduction into eight or nine decades of life.
Source: Wikipedia「Blanding's turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
