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The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), also called commonly the European pond terrapin and the European pond tortoise, is a species of long-living freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae. [3] The species is endemic to the Western Palearctic.
European pond turtles are found in southern and central Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. They prefer to live in wetlands surrounded by a large proportion of natural, wooded landscapes and also feed in upland environments.
Emys orbicularis, commonly known as European pond turtles, is found in southern and central Europe, northwestern Africa (roughly Morocco through to Tunisia), and in humid areas of the Middle East and Central Asia as far east as the Aral Sea. Historically the species was more common and had a wider distribution than it does today.
The European pond turtle, also known as the swamp turtle, or swamp tortoise, is found from the Ural Mountains through Europe and in northwestern Africa. It is primarily aquatic and omnivorous.
Emys orbicularis, commonly known as the European pond turtle, is a freshwater turtle species native to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. It is recognized for its adaptability to various aquatic habitats and its dark, patterned shell.
Meet the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, facts, breeding and behavior.
Terrapins are a group of several species of small turtle (order Testudines) living in fresh or brackish water. Terrapins do not form a taxonomic unit and may not be closely related. Many belong to the families Geoemydidae and Emydidae .
