Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID164851
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateFL
CountyVolusia
LocalityReed Canal Park, South Daytona
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameDaytona-St. Augustine
HUC8 Number03080201
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month11
Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14899
Author:Townsend, J.H., K.L. Krysko, A.T. Reppas, and C.M. Sheehy III
Date:2002
Title:Noteworthy Records for Introduced Reptiles and Amphibians from Florida, USA.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:33
Issue:1
Pages:75
Reference 2
Ref. Number:15984
Author:Thomas, R.B.
Date:2006
Title:Trachemys scripta - Slider or Yellow-bellied slider.
Publisher:Chelonian Research Foundation.
Pages:296-312
Commentscommonly seen in the area; adults and juveniles; more collected from here 17 March 2001 and 24 June 2001
Record TypeSpecimen
Disposalmuseum
Museum Cat NumberUF 122517, 122784-6, 124767-8
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/10/2024].

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