Freshwater Turtles of North America Poster Print

North America is home to dozens of different species of freshwater turtles. On this poster-print are a sampling of some of the remarkable, colorful and amazing turtles that live there.

ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE (Macrochelys temminckii) • ARIZONA MUD TURTLE (Kinosternon arizonense) • BARBOUR’S MAP TURTLE (Graptemys barbouri) • BLANDING’S TURTLE (Emydoidea blandingii) • CHICKEN TURTLE (Deirochelys reticularia) • COASTAL PLAINS COOTER (Pseudemys floridana) • COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE (Chelydra serpentina) • EASTERN MUD TURTLE (Kinosternon subrubrum) • EASTERN PAINTED TURTLE (Chrysemys picta picta) • ESCAMBIA MAP TURTLE (Graptemys ernsti) • MANGROVE DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN (Malaclemys terrapin rhizophorarum) • MESO-AMERICAN SLIDER (Trachemys venusta) • MEXICAN PLATEAU SLIDER (Trachemys gaigeae) • NORTHERN MAP TURTLE (Graptemys geographica) • NORTHERN RED-BELLIED COOTER (Pseudemys rubriventris) • OUACHITA MAP TURTLE (Graptemys ouachitensis) • PAINTED WOOD TURTLE (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) • POND SLIDER (Trachemys scripta) • RAZOR-BACKED MUSK TURTLE (Sternotherus carinatus) • RIO GRANDE COOTER (Pseudemys gorzugi) • SMOOTH SOFTSHELL TURTLE (Apalone mutica) • SPOTTED TURTLE (Clemmys guttata) • YELLOW MUD TURTLE (Kinosternon flavescens) • WESTERN PAINTED TURTLE (Chrysemys picta belli) • WOOD TURTLE (Glyptemys insculpta)

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.

Size

12″ x 18″ (30.48 x 45.7cm), 18 x 24 (45.7 x 60.9 cm), 24 x 36 (60.9 x 91.4 cm)

Color

Antique, Full Color, White

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Freshwater Turtles of North America Poster

North America is home to about 60 species of freshwater turtle, with the southeastern part of the county having the highest concentration of species. Turtles are air-breathing reptiles living in rivers, ponds, and lakes. They are omnivores, feeding on plants as well as insects, small fish. While spending most of their time in or around water, they will climb up onto land to lay their eggs. Many of the species of turtles face threats from habitat loss and commercial harvest. However conservation efforts focusing on nest protection and habitat restoration has helped stabilize many of the most endangered species.

For more information on the turtles visit: iNaturalist – Turtles of North America as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Freshwater Turtles of North America poster features several different high-quality illustrations. Each turtle is shown with both the common and binomial or scientific name. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps and can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.