Diamondback Terrapin:
A rare two headed diamondback terrapin hatchling has been discovered on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
- The Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of turtle.
- It inhabits saltwater habitats, including brackish channels, lagoons, tidal flats, marshes, estuarine areas, and coastlines.
- It is native to the Northeastern and southern United States, and in
- It occurs along parts of the eastern coast of the United States from as far north as Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to the southernmost Florida Keys.
- These terrapins have large webbed feet are very strong swimmers.
- These turtles spend the majority of their life in water, however, they do leave the water to bask and lay eggs.
- Adult Diamondback terrapins hibernate in the colder months in most of their range, in the mud of creeks and marshes.
- These terrapins are carnivores. They typically feed on fish, marine snails clams, mussels, and other mollusks.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
