Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1247380
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateID
CountyGooding
LocalitySnake River, immediately upstream of Banbury Springs along Goodding County shoreline
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Snake-Rock
HUC8 Number17040212
HUC10 NameMud Creek-Snake River
HUC10 Number1704021210
HUC12 NameBriggs Creek-Snake River
HUC12 Number170402121006
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month2
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Comments"...easily observed the red sash behind the eye and distinct yellowish-green striping."
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size~10 inches


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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