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Alabama Terrapin

Chrysemys ababamensis, (Baur)

Colouration

The pattern above is much like that of C. rubriventris, but the plastron is yellow instead of deep orange or red, and is marked with brown reticulations.

Dimensions

The carapace of an adult example is about 12 inches long.

Distribution

The type specimens were taken near Mobile Bay, Alabama, which locality points to the species displaying a tendency to frequent salt marshes.

Carapace rather high and globular in the front. Head of fair size.