Nova Scotia's Species at Risk: Municipal & Community Stewardship

Species at Risk in Nova Scotia

Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)

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STATUS

National

Special Concern

Provincial

Vulnerable

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Quick Facts:
  • Approximately 2,500 individuals around the provinces rivers
     
  • Even low mortality rates can have serious impacts on populations
     
  • Threats include: alteration and destruction of river and stream habitats and translocations of turtles by people

Status Overview:
There may be 2,500 Wood Turtles widely dispersed across river habitats in Nova Scotia, but information suggests that this species is declining. Like other turtles, this species is of concern because even low mortality rates of adults can have serious population impacts. Threats to wood turtles in Nova Scotia include alteration and destruction of river and stream habitats and translocations of turtles by people.

Geographic Distribution:
The map shows the municipalities where this species can be found.  For more specific location information please contact us.


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