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In the United States, there are 7 families of turtles, comprised of 18 genera with 48 species.
Sea Turtles (Chelonidae)
Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelyidae)
Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)
Pond, Marsh, and Box Turtles (Emydidae)
Musk and Mud Turtles (Kinosternidae)
Tortoises (Testudinidae)
Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)
Green Sea Turtle