Habitat: Found in all aquatic environments, from ponds to streams to rivers. May wander far from water, especially in the spring or when ponds dry up. We have found these turtles on top of the hills west of Camp Wood.
Distribution: May be found anywhere throughout the Canyon.
Abundance: This turtle is by far the most abundant turtle in the Canyon, and throughout the state of Texas.
Conservation Status: Even though this turtle makes up a large portion of the Asian food turtle trade, its extreme abundance makes it largely secure. Furthermore, there are also farm raised, much like catfish. Finally, these turtles are widely sold as pets, and have been introduced throughout the world in far flung locales such as Africa and Australia.
Comments: extremely abundant - if you see a water turtle, its most likely one of these.
