Roxbury in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
— I live in a North American wetland neighborhood! —
These handsome turtles have distinctive yellow markings on their chins and throats. Their carpace (upper shell) and lower shells bear yellow speckles as well. Once common throughout New England, they are now rare and listed as a species of greatest conservation need in Massachusetts.
You can often find young Blanding's turtles on logs basking in the sun.
These turtles are omnivorous. The can catch live fish!
Conservation Status
Endangered
High risk of extinction in the wild.
Erected by Franklin Park Zoo, Zoo New England.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 42° 18.186′ N, 71° 5.283′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Roxbury. Marker can be reached from Franklin Park Road west of Blue Hill Avenue (Massachusetts Route 28), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Dorchester MA 02121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Spotted Turtle (a few steps from this marker); Hooded Crane
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
