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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 bellii
Chrysemys picta bellii
(Western Painted Turtle)
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Chrysemys picta bellii (Gray, 1830)
Common name: Western Painted Turtle
Taxonomy: available through www.itis.govITIS logo

Native Range:
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
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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 bellii are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
AZ198019882Little Colorado Headwaters; Lower Salt
CA189619993California; Cuyama; San Joaquin Delta
CO199319982Colorado Headwaters-Plateau; Upper Yampa
FL193320213Apalachicola Basin; Florida Southeast Coast; Kissimmee

Table last updated 12/15/2024

† 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.

Author: Gregoire, D.R.
Revision Date: 10/22/2019

 Citation Information:
Gregoire, D.R., 2024, Chrysemys picta bellii (Gray, 1830): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesid=1231, Revision Date: 10/22/2019, Access Date: 12/15/2024

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/15/2024].

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