The western pond turtle is a small to medium-sized turtle growing to approximately 20 cm in length. It is limited to the west coast of the United States of America and Mexico, ranging from western Washington state to northern Baja California. The IUCN Red List, lists the turtle as “vulnerable” in the endangered species category.
Fun Fact In May 2002, the Canadian Species at Risk Act listed the Pacific pond turtle as being extirpated in Canada.