Southwestern Pond Turtle (Actinemys pallida)

The Southwestern Pond Turtle (Actinemys pallida) is a freshwater turtle found in ponds and streams of Southern California and Baja, listed Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Common name

Southwestern Pond Turtle

Scientific name

Actinemys pallida

Conservation status (IUCN Red List)

Vulnerable

Habitat

Ponds & streams of Southern California & Baja

Southern California's only native pond turtle. A shy local that represents the wild side of the coast.