Summary information for TURTLE, WESTERN CHICKEN
Common Name
TURTLE, WESTERN CHICKEN
Scientific Name
DEIROCHELYS RETICULARIA MIARIA
Status
NONGAME, STATE ENDANGERED, STATE RANK S1, GLOBAL RANK G5T5
Primary Habitat
"Wetland - swamp"
Preferred Habitat
"Occur near cypress-bordered ponds, swamps, sloughs, or streams. Require downed logs. Prefer areas with emergent vegetation. Cypress bordered ponds and permanent wetlands are important."
Distribution
"Restricted to bootheel area of Missouri *01*."
County List
WAYNE, BUTLER, DUNKLIN, NEW MADRID, RIPLEY, STODDARD