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Mobile Terrapin

Chrysemys mobiliensis, (Holbrook)

Colouration

Markings very similar to C. concinna. Though the carapace is more highly arched than with that species, some authorities consider the Mobile Terrapin to be but a larger, Southern race of it. We will provisionally treat this reptile as distinct, owing to its higher shell and finely serrated upper mandible.

Dimensions

Attains a length of 14 inches.

Distribution

Southern portions of the Gulf States.

Another terrapin characterised by the globular formation of the front of the carapace, though to a lesser degree than with C. floridana. This species is distinguished by the very fine serrations of the upper jaw.