Diamondback Terrapin - Malaclemys terrapin

This is the only species in the genus Malaclemys. It is the only truly brackish water turtle in the Emydidae family. This turtle can reach 23 cm and has a distintive look to its carapace that helps to identify it. It is native to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. This specimen died in captivity.

Carapace

Plastron