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National Natural Monument
Reptiles
Reeves's Turtle
Mauremys reevesii
Reeves's Turtle is a freshwater turtle of ponds and rivers with three ridges on the shell, which darkens with age. It is an omnivore, eating aquatic plants and small animals. On Mishima in Hagi, Yamaguchi, the turtle's habitat is protected by locals and designated a Natural Monument.
- Scientific name
- Mauremys reevesii
- Group
- Reptiles
- Prefectures
- Yamaguchi
- 日本語
- クサガメ
- 简体中文
- 乌龟
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The Reeves's Turtle is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Yamaguchi.
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