Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID115743
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateNY
CountyNassau
LocalitySt John Pond - private pond immediately behind Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and next to St. John's church, just E of state road 108 in the town of Cold Spring Harbor
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameNorthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030201
Map
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Collection Month5
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12088
Author:Burke, R.L.
Date:1997
Title:voluntary nonindigenous species report.
Commentsjuveniles and adults captured and released during May and June
Record TypeLiterature
Disposalreleased
VerifierR. L. Burke
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classjuvenile and adults


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