Sicilian pond turtle
The Sicilian pond turtle is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to Sicily.Etymology
The specific name, trinacris, is from the Greek word Trinacria, meaning "three-pointed", the earliest known name for the island of Sicily.Subspecies
There are no subspecies of E. trinacris that are recognized as being valid.Description
E. trinacris is a small turtle. Maximum straight carapace length is. The carapace is dark, and the plastron is yellow. E. trinacris differs from E. orbicularis by its distinct mitochondrial DNA.Habitat
The preferred habitat of E. trinacris is freshwater in ponds, lakes, rivers, and swamps.
