Emys


Emys is a small genus within the family Emydidae. The genus, consisting primarily of freshwater pond turtles, is endemic to Europe. It is the only genus in the Emydidae outside of North America.

Species

The following two species may be assigned to the genus Emys.
ImageScientific nameCommon nameDistribution
Emys orbicularis European pond turtleWestern Palaearctic
Emys trinacris Fritz et al., 2005Sicilian pond turtleItaly

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Emys.