Clemmys marmorata, Emydidae

This turtle ranges from 3 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches. Its shell is olive green, dark brown, or blackish. Its head and neck lack red markings. It is omnivorous, feeding on carrion, invertebrates, amphibians, especially tadpoles, and some water plants. This aquatic species is found in or near permanent sources of water such as ponds, streams, and pools of intermittent streams. It inhabits a wide variety of habitat types, including riparian, grassland, and oak woodland. It is common in some of the ponds on campus.