Turtles
This is a list of turtle species found in Iowa. The data in the individual pages is found in the Iowa DNR publication "The Lizards and Turtles of Iowa" which can be procured from the DNR. The data is reprinted with the permission of the Iowa DNR.
Emydidae:
Terrapene ornata, Ornate Box Turtle
Chrysemys picta, Painted Turtle
Trachemys scripta, Red-eared Turtle
Graptemys geographica, Map turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica, False Map Turtle
Emydoidea blandingi, Blanding's Turtle
Clemmys insculpta, Wood Turtle
Chelydridae:
Chelydra serpentina, Snapping Turtle
Kinosternidae:
Kinosternon flavescens, Yellow Mud Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus, Stinkpot
Trionychidae:
Trionyx spiniferus, Spiny Softshell Turtle
Trionyx muticus, Smooth Softshell Turtle