Diamondback Terrapins
Florida has five subspecies of the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin), three of which occur only in Florida. The diamondback terrapin is a coastal turtle species found statewide in coastal marshes, tidal creeks, mangroves and other brackish and estuarine habitats. Learn about recent research and find publications on past studies of this species.
![adult female diamondback terrapin by Pierson Hill](/media/25035/terrapin-phill.jpg?format=jpg&quality=80)