Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1337192
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityHamilton, NJ, across Lamberton Road from the Delaware River.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrosswicks-Neshaminy
HUC8 Number02040201
HUC10 NameAssiscunk Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204020104
HUC12 NameVan Sciver Lake-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020402010404
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month2
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
CommentsFound a very large dead red-eared slider in a field in Hamilton, NJ.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Trachemys scripta elegans


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/26/2024].

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