Diamondback Terrapin

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:conservationStatus Vulnerable
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Johann_David_Schoepff
gptkbp:describedYear 1793
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
Omnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:genus Malaclemys
gptkbp:habitat Brackish coastal tidal marshes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diamondback Terrapin
gptkbp:lifespan 25-40 years
gptkbp:nativeTo Eastern and Southern United States
gptkbp:notableFor Only North American turtle adapted to brackish water
gptkbp:pattern Diamond-shaped concentric rings
gptkbp:reproduction Lays eggs on sandy beaches
gptkbp:scientificName Malaclemys terrapin
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Females larger than males
gptkbp:stateReptile gptkb:Maryland
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Road mortality
Bycatch in crab traps
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aquatic_Pack
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8