Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)

The Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) is a freshwater turtle found in wetlands of the eastern US and southeastern Canada, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Common name
Spotted Turtle
Scientific name
Clemmys guttata
Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
Endangered
Habitat
Wetlands of the eastern US & southeastern Canada

A small black turtle freckled with yellow dots. Looks like a tiny piece of the starry night sky.

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).