Turtles in New York

New York is home to both saltwater and freshwater turtles. This is because several diverse habitats here include coasts, forests, meadows, rivers, and lakes, which can support them. Some notable ones include the Green Sea Turtle, the Spotted Turtle, and the Blanding’s Turtle.

Turtles in New York (NY)

Types of Turtles Found in New York

Sea Turtles (Cheloniidae)

Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)

Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelyidae)

  • Leatherback Sea Turtle

Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys)

  • Hawksbill Turtle

Emydid Turtles (Emydidae)

Painted Turtles

Map Turtles

  • Northern Map Turtle

Terrapins

Spotted Turtles

  • Spotted Turtle

Blanding’s Turtles

  •  Blanding’s Turtle

Cooters

  • Northern Red-bellied Cooter

Box Turtles

Glyptemys Turtles

Sliders

Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)

Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)

  • Spiny Softshell

FAQ

Are there any endangered turtles in New York?

New York is home to several endangered turtles like the Bog Turtle, the Wood Turtle, and the Spotted Turtle.

Where to see sea turtles in New York?

Once the temperatures of the water around New York rise, sea turtles come to visit. Some of the familiar places to see them include Long Island Sound and the eastern bays of Long Island.

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