Wood Turtle
(Clemmys
insculpta)
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STATUS |
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National
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Special Concern |
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Provincial
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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
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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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