Sicilian pond turtle

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Sicilian pond turtle
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Emys trinacris from Gorghi Tondi, Province of Trapani, Sicily.
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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
Emys trinacris distribution.svg
The Sicilian pond turtle is only found in Sicily.

The Sicilian pond turtle (Emys trinacris) [2] is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to Sicily. [2]

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Etymology

The specific name, trinacris, is from the Greek word Trinacria , meaning "three-pointed", the earliest known name for the island of Sicily. [3]

Subspecies

There are no subspecies of E. trinacris that are recognized as being valid. [3]

Description

E. trinacris is a small turtle. Maximum straight carapace length is 14.5 cm (5.7 in). The features of the turtle can vary depending on the location of the turtle, for example “Moreover, coloration of Lago Preola turtles is rather uniform, whereas turtles from Torre Salsa exhibit considerable coloration polymorphism.” (Fritz et al., 2006). The reason for this is because of a disruption in the gene flow caused by anthropogenic activities like industrialization. Since there are obstacles in the way like roads and buildings migrating to different groups is more difficult for the turtles. E. trinacris differs from E. orbicularis by its distinct mitochondrial DNA. [3]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of E. trinacris is freshwater in ponds, lakes, rivers, and swamps. [3]

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References

  1. van Dijk PP (2016) [errata version of 2009 assessment]. "Emys trinacris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2009: e.T158469A97415702. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009.RLTS.T158469A5199795.en . Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 Rhodin 2010, pp. 000.105
  3. 1 2 3 4 Species Emys trinacris at The Reptile Database . www.reptile-database.org.
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