Emys orbicularis
Also known as European pond terrapin, European pond tortoise
especie de reptil
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The European pond turtle is a reptile that lives in freshwater ponds and wetlands across Europe. It matters because it serves as an indicator of healthy wetland ecosystems and is protected in many countries due to habitat loss and declining populations.
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LR/ntEuropean pond turtle
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- PhylumChordata
- OrderTestudines
- FamilyEmydidae
Habitatfreshwater
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Article · Español
El galápago europeo (Emys orbicularis) es una especie de tortuga de la familia Emydidae. Vive en el centro y sur de Europa, Asia Occidental y la zona mediterránea de África. Vive cerca o en cursos de agua cuya corriente sea lenta, e hiberna en el fondo del agua durante los meses fríos.
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Animal taxa named by Carl LinnaeusEmysHabitats Directive speciesIUCN Red List near threatened speciesNear threatened animalsNear threatened biota of AsiaNear threatened biota of EuropeReptiles described in 1758Reptiles of RussiaReptiles of the Middle EastTaxonbars with automatically added original combinationsTurtles of Africa