Malaclemys terrapin (Diamondback Terrapin)
Malaclemys terrapin, commonly known as the Diamondback Terrapin, is a brackish water turtle native to the coastal regions of the United States. Known for its unique diamond-patterned carapace, this species thrives in marshy habitats and plays a vital ecological role. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: MalaclemysSpecies: M. terrapin Common Names Diamondback TerrapinSaltwater…