Emydoidea blandingii (Holbrook, 1838; Blanding’s turtles) are a species of medium-sized, long-lived, semiaquatic, freshwater turtles with a wide distribution across the northern and eastern United States and southern Canada. They have an annual activity cycle consisting of late autumn and winter overwintering and spring emergence, spring movement and foraging, spring and summer nesting, and summer and autumn foraging and nonnesting movement. In response to changes in average and extreme temperatures, Blanding’s turtles are likely to experience increased physiological stress and reduced reproductive success. Variability in precipitation may affect the availability of freshwater habitats for overwintering, shelter, and feeding; however, projected changes in precipitation vary widely. This analysis presents anticipated climate conditions and effects on the species; the complex life history and expansive geographic range of this species require additional analysis at local scales.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Potential effects of climate change on Emydoidea blandingii (Blanding’s turtle) |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20211104D |
| Authors | Marta P. Lyons, Catherine A. Nikiel, Olivia E. LeDee, Ryan Boyles |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2021-1104 |
| Index ID | ofr20211104D |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center; Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center |
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