Turtles
Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata
Across the regions where it's common, the Ornate Box Turtle peaks from April to July.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 7 states
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Turtles
Ornate Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata
Description
Terrapene ornata is a species of North American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or the ornate box turtle. Their coloration is generally black or dark brown, with yellow striping.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
T. ornata ornata is found in the central United States from western Indiana, to eastern Texas, and into Louisiana; it can also be found in Northeastern New Mexico. T. ornata luteola inhabits the driest areas of all the box turtle species, and is found in western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and adjoining areas of northern Mexico.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Males and females may mate with several members of the opposite sex in one mating season. Chasing after the female lasts about half an hour, and eventually the female will mate with the winning male.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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States
About the Ornate Box Turtle
When is the Ornate Box Turtle most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Ornate Box Turtle peaks from April to July.
Where does the Ornate Box Turtle live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 7 states, including Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.