The European Pond Turtle is a species of near-threatened freshwater reptile, known to have a shy nature. Often seen basking in the sun in the banks or atop floating logs, these creatures would dive back into the water if disturbed. These long-living creatures are distributed in fourteen regional subspecies.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Emydidae |
| Genus |
Emys |
| Scientific Name |
Emys orbicularis |
| Other Names |
European pond terrapin, European pond tortoise |
| Length/Size |
Length varies largely between 12 and 38 cm |
| Body Coloration |
The carapace is chocolate brown with faint green marks and yellow spots |
| Range/Distribution |
Southern and central parts of Europe, West Asia, and to the north of Africa |
| Habitat |
Rivers, streams, lakes, canals, and ponds with soft bottoms of sand or mud |
| Diet/Food |
Omnivorous; fish, insects, worms, algae, and various types of plant matters |
| Breeding Season |
March to May |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 16 eggs (average: 9-10) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Near Threatened (IUCN 2.3) |
European Pond Turtle Pictures Gallery
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Emys Orbicularis
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European Pond Terrapin
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European Pond Tortoise
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European Pond Turtle Baby
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European Pond Turtle Care Sheet
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European Pond Turtle Care
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European Pond Turtle Diet
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European Pond Turtle Images
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European Pond Turtle Pictures
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European Pond Turtle Range
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European Pond Turtle
