The diamondback terrapin or simply terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of terrapin native to the brackish coastal tidal marshes of the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of …

Diamondback terrapins are medium-sized turtles that can be found in brackish water habitats throughout Florida. Five subspecies occur in Florida: Carolina (M. t. centrata), Florida east …

The Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of turtle native to the Northeastern and southern United States, and in Bermuda. It has one of the largest ranges of all turtles in …

Diamondback terrapins are a widely distributed turtle species in North America. This state reptile of Maryland has acquired its name because of the diamond pattern on its carapace. Size: …

The diamondback terrapin is an iconic turtle of the coastal salt marshes of the northeastern United States. Found throughout estuaries, shallow bays, and tidal creeks, these...

2020年4月22日 · Diamondback terrapins, also called Malaclemys terrapin, are the only turtle species that call coastal estuaries their home. They are more related to freshwater turtles than …

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Diamondback Terrapin Habitats & Habits (continued) they swim about the marshes in search of food; at low tide, they are found nearly or entirely buried in the mud or hidden under drift. …

Diamondback terrapins are aquatic turtles with concentric, diamond-shaped markings and grooves on the scutes (plates) of their carapaces (top shells), which range from medium gray …

Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) are the only turtle in the U.S. that lives exclusively in brackish saltwater marshes, coastal bays and lagoons from Cape Cod, MA, to Corpus …