Scientific Name ID: 2638
Name According To: http://www.reptile-database.org/
Species: caspica
Taxon Rank: Species
Scientific Name Authorship: Gmelin,1774
Vernacular Name: Caspian Terrapin
Georgian Name: კასპიური კუ
GBD Remarks:

Monomorphic species. In the past, the name was used for a wide-spread transmediterranean taxon, although recently the Mauremis from the western Mediterranean area is usually mentioned as a separate species.

Page Authors: David Tarkhnishvili ,
Reference of occurrence in Georgia: Tarkhnishvili, D., A. Kandaurov & A. Bukhnikashvili, 2002. Declines of amphibians and reptiles in Georgia during the 20th century: virtual vs. actual problems. Zeitschrift fur Feldherpetologie 9: 89-107.