9,779 observationsNear Threatened
European Pond Turtle
Emys orbicularis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Emydidae ›Genus: Emys
About
The European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), also called the European pond terrapin and European pond tortoise, is a long-living freshwater species of turtle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Pond Turtle is Emys orbicularis.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the family Emydidae.
- European Pond Turtle belongs to the genus Emys.