In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the meat of the Texan turtle was considered a delicacy and much appreciated. This has led to a severe reduction in their numbers. The development of coastal marshes at the time also wreaked havoc on their habitat. Recent protective regulations have restored their numbers. Adult diamond turtles can often be seen sunning their backs on mudflats.

Alias: Texas Diamond Turtle

English name: Texas Diamondback Terrapin

Latin name: Malaclemysterrapinlittoralis

Origin: West Louisiana to West Texas

Appearance: Highest on carapace Pointed rearward, the plastron is almost white, the legs are gray-green, and there are many small black spots, distributed from western Louisiana to western Texas.

Living environment: saline marshes near the estuary, wetlands with tidal fluctuations, behind the sandy beaches along the coast lagoon.

Recipe: They feed on conch, clams, and worms.

Feeding Difficulty: Normal

Price: Rareness is the most expensive, and the price of the Texas Golden Diamond Turtle is just like that. It is not only expensive, but some can even reach tens of thousands of yuan.