This turtle is a member of the genus Chrysemys, which is part of the pond turtle family Emydidae. Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. Three regionally based subspecies …

Painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) are freshwater turtles belonging to the family Emydidae. They are named for the vibrant red, orange, and yellow markings on their shells, heads, and legs—though …

The Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle of North America. Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. In the traditional tales of Algonquian tribes, the …

Painted turtle, (Chrysemys picta), brightly marked North American turtle (family Emydidae) found from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The painted turtle is a smooth-shelled reptile with a shell about …

Painted turtles prefer living in freshwater that is quiet, shallow, and has a thick layer of mud. Painted turtles are brightly marked. They have a smooth shell about 90 to 250 mm long.

Jun 13, 2025 · Painted turtles are named for their ornate shell markings and are also known as Chrysemys picta. This species includes the Eastern painted turtle, Southern painted turtle, Midland …

Nov 11, 2025 · Each subspecies has unique shell patterns, coloring, geographic ranges, and size variations, though all share the distinctive colorful markings that give painted turtles their name. This …