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Diamondback Terrapin

Malaclemys Malaclemys Terrapin

Photo by irishfireman6
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Field Notes

Description:

Noted for the "swirly" diamonds on their back.

Habitat:

Brackish waters/Brackish swamps

Notes:

This terrapin was spotted on a sandy beach near a dune. I'm assuming eggs were just laid.

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Diamond-backed Terrapin

Malaclemys terrapin terrapin
MikeVanValen
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Comments (4)
AshleyBradford
So very cute and amazingly tiny! I didn't know we had such things over here. Great spotting!
auntnance123
Exclamation point for sure! A most superb reptile.
MitchRay
make that question mark an exclamation point
MitchRay
That's a dadgum hatchling Diamondbacked Terrapin! What an awesome spotting?
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PublishedMay 17, 2011

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