Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID115811
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateMI
CountyOakland
LocalityCranbrook Lake, Bloomfield Hills
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDetroit
HUC8 Number04090004
HUC10 NameRiver Rouge
HUC10 Number0409000404
HUC12 NameQuarton Lake
HUC12 Number040900040401
Map
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Collection Month5
Collection Year1958
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12125
Author:Gordon, H., and J.A. Fowler
Date:1961
Title:A new locality record for Pseudemys scripta elegans in Michigan.
Journal:Copeia
Volume:1961
Issue:3
Pages:350
Reference 2
Ref. Number:12124
Author:Harding, J.H., and J.A. Holman.
Date:1990
Title:Michigan Turtles and Lizards: A Field Guide and Pocket Reference.
Publisher:Michigan State University Bulletin Office, East Lansing Michigan.
Commentstwo collected in May 1958, 1 in May 1959, and 1 of the May 1958 turtles was recaptured in May 1959
Record TypeLiterature
Disposalreleased
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Size7in, 8in, <7in


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