### Question
What is the definition of freshwater turtle?


### Answer
The definition of **freshwater turtle** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 6602*:

> any member of the family Carettochelyidae, Chelidae, Chelydridae, Dermatemydidae, Emydidae, Geoemydidae, Kinosternidae, Pelomedusidae, Platysternidae, Podocnemididae, or Trionychidae

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION**

