Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1883927
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWA
CountyPierce
LocalityPuyallup Spring Fair
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePuyallup
HUC8 Number17110014
HUC10 NameLower Puyallup River
HUC10 Number1711001405
HUC12 NamePuyallup River
HUC12 Number171100140502
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month4
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsReporter saw a turtle display at the spring fair labelled "Western Pond Turtle." Turtles were ID'd as Red-ear slider, Map turtle, and Painted turtle. Reporter was advised as Maps and Red-ears are regulated species it was okay to keep them in aquariums.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2025].

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