| Specimen ID | 235818 |
| Group | Reptiles-Turtles |
| Genus | Trachemys |
| Species | scripta |
| Subspecies | elegans |
| Common Name | Red-eared Slider |
| State | NY |
| County | Rockland |
| Locality | Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park |
| Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
| HUC8 Name | Hackensack-Passaic |
| HUC8 Number | 02030103 |
| HUC10 Name | Ramapo River |
| HUC10 Number | 0203010302 |
| HUC12 Name | Stony Brook |
| HUC12 Number | 020301030202 |
| Map | |
| Collection Day | 22 |
| Collection Month | 10 |
| Collection Year | 2006 |
| Year Accuracy | Publication Year |
| Potential Pathway | released pet | escaped captivity pet |
| Status | established |
| Reference 1 |
| Ref. Number: | 15902 |
| Author: | Hall, W.A. |
| Date: | 2006 |
| Title: | The trouble with (non-local) turtles: Alien species might carry risky diseases that could harm local populations of reptiles. |
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| Comments | Newspaper article about invasive turtles, specifically Red-eared sliders in Harriman State Park, NY. The author speculates that the turtles are released by pet owners and religious groups. |
| Record Type | Literature |
| Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
| Specimen Impact | The article suggests that the invasive turtles may carry diseases that could infect native animals (turtles and frogs) |
