These subspecific designations of terrapins were based on morphological characteristics
(Carr 1952). However, molecular studies indicate that the morphological subspecific …

Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) inhabit estuarine environments, and adult
females typically nest in coastal uplands. Hatchlings emerging from nests overwinter on land …

The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a small estuarine turtle distributed along
the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the USA that is threatened by drowning in crab pots, road …

The Florida east coast terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin tequesta) is a rare and potentially
endangered species that is difficult to survey because of poor detection probability and a …

Abstract The Diamondback Terrapin is the only turtle in North America adapted to brackish
water. The terrapin's range extends from Cape Cod, MA to Corpus Christi, TX and exhibit …

Diamondback terrapins (Fig. 1) are emydid turtle residents of coastal brackish environments
along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the USA. They are extremely tolerant of saline water …

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is currently listed as critically endangered, and has a very
limited range, often found along the Atlantic coast though primarily inhabiting the Gulf of …