Most of Nevada is part of the Great Basin, a mildly arid region in the US, and the Mojave Desert, which contributes to the state being the driest in the country. However, a few rivers, like the Humboldt and Colorado Rivers, pass through Nevada. This means not only the Desert Tortoise lives here but also freshwater turtles like the Common Snapping Turtle, the Red-eared Slider, and the Texas Spiny Softshell.
Types of Turtles Found in Nevada
Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)
Emydid Turtles (Emydidae)
Painted Turtles
Box Turtles
Pond Turtles
Sliders
Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)
- Arizona Mud Turtle
- Sonora Mud Turtle
- Yellow Mud TurtleÂ
Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)
- Gulf Coast Spiny SoftshellÂ
- Texas Spiny SoftshellÂ
Tortoises (Testudinidae)
FAQ
Are there any endangered turtles in Nevada? The Desert Tortoise is declining in Nevada, with almost 90% of the population disappearing in some parts of the state.