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National Natural Monument
Reptiles

Mishima Turtle Habitat

見島のカメ生息地 · Mishimanokameseisokuchi

Designated by
National / Natural Monument
Designation type
Habitat / breeding site
Designated on
September 20, 1928
Location
山口県萩市見島
Prefectures
Yamaguchi
Scientific name
Mauremys reevesii
Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Reeves's Turtle

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.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Mishima Turtle Habitat is a National Natural Monument of Japan (山口県萩市見島). Reeves's Turtle is a freshwater turtle of ponds and rivers with three…

The designated site is in 山口県萩市見島.

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