EMYSystem Genus Page: Emys
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OrderOrder Testudines (turtles, tortoises and terrapins)
FamilyFamily Emydidae (Pond Turtles)
SubfamilySubfamily Emydinae (Emydine Turtles)
GenusGenus Emys (European Pond Turtles)
Species
range of genus Emys
approximate range
E. orbicularis
 
Original Description Duméril 1806 : 76
Common name European Pond Turtles
Distribution As for the single species
Comments See Comment under Emydoidea.
 
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