Western Pond Turtles, also known as Pacific pond turtles, are small to medium sized turtles found in USA and Mexico. Though usually considered to belong to the genus Emys, it has also been documented as belonging in another genus Actinemys at times.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Genus |
Emys |
| Scientific Names |
Emys marmorata |
| Length |
Approx. 20 cm (8 in) in carapace length |
| Coloration |
Combination of dark brown or dull olive with light yellow |
| Distribution |
Western coasts of the USA and Mexico |
| Habitat |
Streams, rivers and ponds |
| Diet |
Insects, crayfish, aquatic invertebrates, fish, tadpoles, frogs, carrion, filamentous algae, lily pads, tule and cattail roots |
| Breeding Season |
May to August |
| Clutch Size |
1-13 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
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Actinemys Marmorata
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Baby Western Pond Turtle
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Western Pond Turtle Habitat
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