Stone turtles
Stone turtles are also known as California lake turtles. It is a type of turtle that is widely distributed in the United States. It looks very similar to the shooting star turtle, so it belongs to the same species. The stone-patterned turtle has a relatively fragile character. It likes to rest in rivers in wilderness environments and has relatively strong swimming ability.
Chinese name: Stone-patterned Water Turtle
Chinese Other names:Northern spotted turtle, spotted turtle, California sand turtle
Latin name:Clemmys marmorata
English name: Western Pond Turtle
Boundary: Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Asia Phylum:Vertebrate subphylum
Class:Protozoa
Order: Turtles
Family: Chelinidae
Genus: Tetraphinus
Species: Stone-patterned Terrapin< /p>
Dispersed areas: Mainly on the West Coast of the United States, scattered throughout the west of the Sierra Nevada.
Growing customs: Growing from eggs, they can produce eggs twice a year and lay 5-8 eggs, which take about 70-80 days to hatch.
Rest areas: Usually resting in rivers and stream areas. Can also be found in swamps, slow-flowing streams and reservoirs, and occasionally in soft water areas. p>
Appearance characteristics: Carapace is smooth, short and broad, olive to dark brown in color; carapace 13-15 cm
Food habits: In terms of food habits, spotted turtles are omnivorous and tend to be carnivorous.
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