ARKive - Western pond turtle - Actinemys marmorata- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)
Information on the North American porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 39 Images 1 Video
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Named for their dog-like yip, prairie dogs are in fact rather large, stout, ground-dwelling squirrels. The black-tailed prairie dog is... More 38 Images 10 Videos
Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed... More 44 Images 2 Videos
Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) gets its unusual name from its long, pig-like snout and protrusible mouth which it uses to root... More 9 Images 0 videos
Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans)
The only species in its genus, the silver-haired bat is easily recognised by its dark black to blackish-brown fur, with silvery-white tipped... More 3 Images 0 videos
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Owing its common name to its short ‘bobbed’ tail, the bobcat (Lynx rufus) has the widest distribution of any native cat in North America... More 38 Images 3 Videos
Pacific angel shark (Squatina californica)
Superficially, the Pacific angel shark resembles a large ray more than a shark, due to its remarkably flat body and huge, wing-like pectoral... More 11 Images 1 Video
American beaver (Castor canadensis)
North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The... More 39 Images 5 Videos
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)
Information on Pinus ponderosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 1 Video
Pallid bat (Antrozous pallidus)
Information on the pallid bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus)
A large seahorse with a deep chest, the lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) has the upright posture, prehensile tail and horse-like head... More 7 Images 1 Video
Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 Videos
Common seal (Phoca vitulina)
Also known as the harbour seal, the common seal is the smaller of the two breeding seals in Great Britain. When hauled out it often adopts a... More 48 Images 6 Videos
Green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris)
The green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) is among the largest and longest living freshwater fish species, weighing up to 150 kilograms and... More 1 Image 0 videos
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
Information on the muskrat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 1 Video
Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Information on the northern raccoon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 2 Videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis)
Information on the striped skunk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 4 Videos
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Information on the Douglas fir is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Information on the white-tailed deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 58 Images 0 videos
North American otter (Lontra canadensis)
Like other otter species, the North American otter has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are... More 29 Images 5 Videos
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Renowned for its piercing nocturnal howl, the coyote is one of North America’s most adaptable and resourceful predators. This species is... More 56 Images 11 Videos
Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name... More 10 Images 0 videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale... More 45 Images 14 Videos
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos

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