A range extension of the native Balkan terrapin Mauremys rivulata is documented along the Ofkos river at the upper part of the Morfou plain, in Cyprus. Several individuals of both sexes and of different age, were caught using turtle net traps in late April 2021; different measurements were recorded, including length, width and weight. The area where the terrapins were discovered consists of deep ponds on the Ofkos riverbed, which maintain permanent and semi-permanent aquatic refugia, even during prolonged periods of drought. This is the 5th river location in Cyprus, where M. rivulata has been documented. It is assumed that this particular population has been isolated from other populations, since there is very little chance of frequent dispersal over land between the nearest existing populations of the Klimos and Pedieos rivers, respectively. Since the majority of this type of river habitat in Cyprus rapidly dries out during the long drought season, this area is of high conservation value for M. rivulata, as well as for other aquatic and wetland species. Therefore, it is of vital importance that this location falls within a proposed newly planned protected area.