Western Caspian Turtle
Mauremys rivulata
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,631
- Most observed in
- 🇬🇷 Greece
Description
The Balkan terrapin or western Caspian terrapin (Mauremys rivulata) is a species of terrapin in the family Geoemydidae. It is found in the eastern Mediterranean region. While technically omnivorous, the terrapins are known to prefer meat. They can grow to 25 cm (10 in) in carapace length, although hatchlings are usually only 3 to 4 cm (1.2 to 1.6 in) in length.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Balkan terrapin”.