Western Painted Turtle: Chrysemys picta belli
	Distribution: Southern edge of BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario Size: Up to 10" carapace length Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark olive to black plastron with red underside surrounding a dark center. Habitat: Slow moving bodies of water including lakes, ponds and marshy areas. Diet: Algae, carrion, fish, frogs and invertebrates.