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 |
Spanish Pond Turtle Pictures Gallery
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- Mauremys Leprosa
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- Mediterranean Turtle
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- Spanish Pond Turtles
Published on September 13th 2017 by staff under Turtles. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
