Spotted turtle
A species of Spotted turtles Scientific name : Clemmys guttata Genus : Spotted turtles
Spotted turtle, A species of Spotted turtles
Scientific name: Clemmys guttata
Genus: Spotted turtles
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Description
The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), the only endangered species of the genus Clemmys, is a small, semi-aquatic turtle that reaches a carapace length of 8â12Â cm (3.1â4.7Â in) upon adulthood. Their broad, smooth, low dark-colored upper shell, or carapace, ranges in its exact colour from black to a bluish black with a number of tiny yellow round spots. The spotting patterning extends from the head, to the neck and out onto the limbs. Males and females can be...
General Info
Lifespan
25-40 years
Diet
Spotted turtle's dietary habits primarily consist of carnivorous intake, with a fondness for small invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and mollusks. Aquatic vegetation also complements their diet.
Appearance
Spotted turtle is a small freshwater turtle with a smooth, keelless shell that ranges from brown to black, and is adorned with tiny, round, bright yellow spots. The turtle's throat, limbs, and tail are patterned with dark lines and spots on a yellow background. Females are known to grow larger than males with a maximum shell length of 19cm. Juveniles sport a textured shell and continuously change pattern until adulthood.
Behavior
Spotted turtle is predominantly solitary, spending most of its life on land within a small home range. Observed foraging on a diverse range of food items, from mollusks to vegetation, it demonstrates a remarkable adaptability. Mating rituals include males performing vigorous dances. Not overtly territorial, spotted turtle is, however, intolerant of others in its vicinity during nesting.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Spotted turtles Species
Spotted turtle 
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