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Spanish Terrapin; Tortuga

Mauremys leprosa

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Field Notes

Description:

Tortuga is the Spanish generic name and covers Turtles, Terrapins and Tortoises. From what I can see they have feet, not flippers so are not Turtles. My guess is the shells may be about 6" across and 8" long.

Habitat:

Leaving a lake and climbing into a reed bed. I think the lake is freshwater as it is isolated from the sea but it may be brackish.

Species ID Suggestions

Spanish Terrapin

Mauremys leprosa

Reference Link
NeilDazet
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Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Thanks Neil, I will look into this on my return from the Bornea jungle in March.

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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
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Biodiversidad en España/Spain
Photographed
PublishedMarch 8, 2012

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