Mississippi Diamond Turtle
Mississippi Diamond Turtle is distributed in the United States and belongs to the semi- There are not many aquatic turtles in the wild, and they are relatively difficult to raise. Therefore, they are not kept in large numbers artificially. They are relatively rare to see in the market. They have higher temperature requirements and can hibernate at low temperatures.
Chinese name:Diamond Turtle
Two French name:pileata Malaclemys terrapin pileata
English name:Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum:Vertebrates
Class:Creeping Class
Order: Turtles
Suborder ： Suborder Cylindria
Family: Seachelidae
Genus:Diaphragm
Species: MississippiDiamondback turtle
Food habits: Feeds on crustaceans.
Dispersion:United States, Florida panhandle to eastern Louisiana
Morphological characteristics: The maximum armor length is 24 cm, the carapace is short, and there are concentric growth rings and groove marks on the vertebral shield and costal shield. The head is light-colored with dark freckles.
Classification: Divided into 7 subspecies, although there are differences in color and appearance between subspecies and even among the same species. Rare ones include Texas diamond patterns, brocade diamond patterns, and northern diamond patterns.
Livelihood customs: Rest in the swamps near the sea and at the border of rivers and seas.
Growing habits: Eggs are laid between April and July. The number of eggs laid per litter and the oval size vary depending on the place of origin. There is a difference.
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