Missouri Department of Conservation
TURTLE, WESTERN CHICKEN

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
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