Range: Wide Range in United States and Mexico (some species can be found as far south as Central and Northern South America)

Habitat: Slow moving streams and rivers also found in most ponds, shares habitat with Snapping turtle

Natural Diet: Primarily Carnivorous

Diet at Rain Forest: Meat, fish and invertebrates

Rain Forest Facts: This diminutive turtle was once quite common in virtually all bodies of fresh water in the Eastern United States, loss of habitat and over collection have led to great declines in the animals numbers.  Females deposit a small number of round eggs in the late spring of the year. 

Size: 4-7" carapace 

Status in Wild: Stable in most of range.