Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii)

The Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is a freshwater turtle found in bogs and wet meadows of the eastern US, listed Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Common name
Bog Turtle
Scientific name
Glyptemys muhlenbergii
Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
Critically Endangered
Habitat
Bogs & wet meadows of the eastern US

North America's smallest turtle. A rare wetland jewel with bright orange blotches on its head.

About Turtle Tuesday Club

Turtle Tuesday Club is a free weekly turtle art project created by artist Lee Eisenbarth, who draws a new turtle every Tuesday for his son Henry. The project began on March 4, 2026 and runs as a 53-week series spanning sea turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises from around the world. 31 editions have been published so far. Every illustration is free to download under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0).