Reptile
Eastern Box Turtle
North America's hinged turtle
Family Emydidae
Emydidae is a taxonomic family in the order Testudines, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Eastern Box Turtle and Painted Turtle. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Emydidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Box Turtle Terrapene carolina | 500 g | 15 cm | 1 km/h | 50 yrs | North America | Vulnerable |
| Painted Turtle Chrysemys picta | 300 g | 18 cm | 5 km/h | 35 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
