Diamondback Terrapin Malaclemys terrapin
Historically hunted for their sweet meat, diamondback terrapins are now primarily threatened by human developments along the eastern coast of the United States.
ORIGIN:
Eastern United States
HABITAT:
Coastal marshes, rivers and flats
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1.5 lbs
Length: 5-9 in
DIET:
Fish, mollusks and insects
PREDATORS:
Raccoons, skunks and herons
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Tough shell
REPRODUCTION:
Lay an average of 9 eggs at one time
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
True or false? Diamondback terrapins have salt glands around their eyes, which allows them to secrete excess salt.
False |
True |
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