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Japanese Pond Turtle

Mauremys japonica · Geoemydidae

TypeTurtle
HabitatAquatic
DietOmnivore
UVB lightingRequired
HibernatesYes
SwimsYes
Care levelIntermediate
Native regionJapan

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