Testudines

Forest

Continuous stand of trees and includes both forested areas (generally with a closed canopy) and wooded areas.

Shrubland

Includes ecosystems dominated by shrubs and low woody vegetation, often interspersed with grasses or sparse trees.

Grassland

Comprised of grasses and broadleaved herbaceous plants, and are either without woody plants.

Wetlands (inland)

Characterized by waterlogged soils, seasonal or permanent water, and vegetation adapted to saturated conditions.

Marine neritic

Submergent (below extreme low tide), nearshore, on or over the continental shelf or oceanic island shelf.

Marine oceanic

The pelagic habitat deeper than and beyond the continental or island shelf.

Marine intertidal

Area of the shore between the extremes of high and low tides.

Marine coastal

Coastal habitats above the high tide mark.

Artificial terrestrial

Human-made environments such as urban areas, agricultural lands, and transport corridors.

Artificial aquatic

Human-made water bodies such as reservoirs, canals, and ponds.

Unknown

Not yet classified or where the habitat type is unclear.