Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Turtles & TortoisesBeginner
A dark pond turtle with bright red and yellow markings.
🌍 Where it lives
Ponds and lakes across North America.
🍽️ What it eats
Plants, insects and small fish.
3 fun facts
- It is the most common turtle in North America.
- It can stay underwater all winter.
- It loves to line up on sunny logs.
