AnAge entry for Emys orbicularis

Classification (HAGRID: 03326)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Emydidae
                    Genus: Emys
Species
Emys orbicularis
Common name
European pond turtle

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
120 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 527
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

An animal of this species was reportedly kept in a botanical garden in the south of France for 120 years [0527]. Although unverified, it is plausible these animals live over a century.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 551943
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 82168
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