Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID115759
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa
LocalityPapago Park ponds, Phoenix
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Salt
HUC8 Number15060106
HUC10 NameSalt River below Saguaro Lake
HUC10 Number1506010603
HUC12 NameCity of Phoenix-Salt River
HUC12 Number150601060306
Map
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Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12097
Author:Hulse, A.C.
Date:1980
Title:Notes on the Occurrence of Introduced Turtles in Arizona.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:11
Issue:1
Pages:16-17
Commentsabundant
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classall


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