Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID886074
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWI
CountyDane
Localitymobile home trailer park near Dutch Mill Rd and Ellestad Dr
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Rock
HUC8 Number07090002
HUC10 NameLake Monona-Yahara River
HUC10 Number0709000207
HUC12 NameLake Monona-Yahara River
HUC12 Number070900020702
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month4
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Comments"Some very isolated/fragmented wetlands 0.5-1 mile away. Most likely a pet that was released."
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Trachemys scripta elegans
Trachemys scripta elegans


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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