Note: The yellow-bellied terrapin ({Pseudemys acebra}) of the
Southern United States, the red-bellied terrapin
({Pseudemys rugosa}), native of the tributaries
Chesapeake Bay (called also {potter}, {slider}, and
{redfender}), and the diamond-back or salt-marsh
terrapin ({Malaclemmys palustris}), are the most
important American species. The diamond-back terrapin
is native of nearly the whole of the Atlantic coast of
the United States.
{Alligator terrapin}, the snapping turtle.
{Mud terrapin}, any one of numerous species of American
tortoises of the genus {Cinosternon}.
{Painted terrapin}, the painted turtle. See under {Painted}.
{Speckled terrapin}, a small fresh-water American terrapin
({Chelopus guttatus}) having the carapace black with round
yellow spots; -- called also {spotted turtle}.