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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.




Chrysemys picta
Chrysemys picta
(Painted Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

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Chrysemys picta (Schneider, 1783)

Common name: Painted Turtle

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.govITIS logo

Native Range:
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Nonindigenous Occurrences:

Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Chrysemys picta are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
AZ198019883Little Colorado Headwaters; Lower Salt; Rio Sonoyta
CA189620006California; California Region; Cuyama; Lower Sacramento; San Joaquin Delta; San Pablo Bay
CO194719983Colorado Headwaters-Plateau; St. Vrain; Upper Yampa
FL193320215Apalachicola Basin; Florida Southeast Coast; Kissimmee; Oklawaha; Southern Florida
NJ201920191Mullica-Toms
NM199819981Rio Grande-Albuquerque
OR199419941Pacific Northwest Region
SC198419841Four Hole Swamp

Table last updated 4/23/2024

† Populations may not be currently present.


Remarks: Scientific and standard English names follow Crother (2008).

References: (click for full references)

Crother, B.I. (chair). Committee on Standard and English and Scientific Names. 2008. Scientific and standard English names of amphibians and reptiles of North America north of Mexico, with comments regarding confidence in our understanding. Society for the Study of Amphibians and  Reptiles Herpetological Circular. No. 37. iii + 86p.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 2009. FWC Exotics Database.

Author: Gregoire, D.R.

Revision Date: 10/22/2019

Citation Information:
Gregoire, D.R., 2024, Chrysemys picta (Schneider, 1783): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1229, Revision Date: 10/22/2019, Access Date: 4/23/2024

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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