Sea Turtles

Family: Cheloniidae

8 Cheloniidae species in the world - 3 in the Gulf

Mud and Musk Turtles

Family: Kinosternidae

25 Kinosternidae species in the world - 5 in Alabama

Snapping Turtles

Family: Chelydridae

3 Chelydridae species in the world - 2 in Alabama

Tortoises

Family: Testudinidae

51 Testudinidae species in the world - 1 in Alabama

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Family: Dermochelyidae

1 Dermochelyidae species in the world - 1 in the Gulf

Softshell Turtles

Family: Trionychidae

30 Trionychidae species in the world - 5 in Alabama

Box and Water Turtles

Family: Emydidae

41 Emydidae species in the world - 18 in Alabama