Spanish Pond Turtle
Spanish pond turtle is a species of turtle found in the Mediterranean region. There are two subspecies of this species.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Testudines |
Family | Geoemydidae |
Genus | Mauremys |
Scientific Name | Mauremys leprosa |
Other Names | Mediterranean turtle |
Color | Ash upper shell with gray head |
Distribution | Spain, Portugal, France, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, introduced into Italy |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Average Lifespan | Up to 24.5 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on September 13th 2017 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.