Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID558249
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateFL
CountyHighlands
LocalityVinson Ave between Trevilian St and Springdale St
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
HUC10 NameArbuck le Creek
HUC10 Number0309010118
HUC12 NameLake Istokpoga
HUC12 Number030901011804
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month6
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
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
CommentsEDDMapS Record ID = 2989433. "Turtle in puddle in road, in the middle of scrubby flatwoods."
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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