Specimen Information

Trachemys scripta elegans
Trachemys scripta elegans
(Red-eared Slider)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID282083
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateFL
CountyOrange
Localityprivate residence NE of Shingle Creek Park
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month3
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsHatchling turtle about the size of a half dollar. Bight green with red stripes on the head. Found in a swimming pool after a rain. Record ID: 2024994
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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