Sicilian pond turtle
The Sicilian pond turtle (Emys trinacris) is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to Sicily.
| Sicilian pond turtle | |
|---|---|
| Emys trinacris from Gorghi Tondi, Province of Trapani, Sicily. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily: | Testudinoidea |
| Family: | Emydidae |
| Genus: | Emys |
| Species: | E. trinacris |
| Binomial name | |
| Emys trinacris Fritz, Fattizzo, Guicking, Tripepi, Pennisi, Lenk, Joger & Wink, 2005 | |
| The Sicilian pond turtle is only found in Sicily. | |
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