Spanish pond turtle
A species of Bataguridae, Also known as Mediterranean turtle, Spanish terrapin Scientific name : Mauremys leprosa Genus : Bataguridae
Spanish pond turtle, A species of Bataguridae
Also known as:
Mediterranean turtle, Spanish terrapin
Scientific name: Mauremys leprosa
Genus: Bataguridae
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Description General Info
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Description
The Spanish pond turtle or Mediterranean turtle (Mauremys leprosa) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae.
General Info
Lifespan
25-30 years
Diet
Spanish pond turtle's diet is fundamentally omnivorous, consuming aquatic vegetation, invertebrates, small fish, and carrion. This species displays a seasonal feeding behavior, shifting its dietary preferences according to the available food sources.
Appearance
With a shell reaching up to 30 centimeters long, spanish pond turtle is a medium-sized turtle. Its oblong carapace is edged with a sawtooth pattern, predominantly dark green to black with lighter streaks. The plastron, or underbelly, has hues of yellow to orange. Its skin is olive to dark brown, contrasted by bright yellowish-green stripes along the sides of the head. Distinctive elongated nostrils are another key characteristic. No notable differences are seen between sexes or ages.
Behavior
Spanish pond turtle is a primarily aquatic species famous for its basking behavior, often seen resting on rocks or logs near water bodies. It exhibits an omnivorous feeding pattern, consuming aquatic vegetation, insects, and small fish. Generally solitary, spanish pond turtle defends territorial integrity aggressively, especially during the mating season. Adapted to the subtropical environment, this creature displays estivation behavior during dry and hot periods.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Neotropical wood turtles Genus
Bataguridae Species
Spanish pond turtle 
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