About Mauremys leprosa (Schweigger, 1812)
Common Names
Mauremys leprosa (Schweigger, 1812) is commonly called the Iberian pond turtle, and is also known as the Mediterranean pond turtle or Mediterranean turtle.
Taxonomic Classification
It is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae, and the species is endemic to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa.
Broad Distribution Range
The native distribution of Mauremys leprosa covers the western mainland Mediterranean Basin, ranging from the southern tip of France to northwestern Maghreb, which includes Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.
Iberian Peninsula Occurrence
It occurs most frequently in the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Portugal and Spain.
