Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1657941
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWI
CountyMilwaukee
LocalityWest Allis
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMilwaukee
HUC8 Number04040003
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month9
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsOriginally reported on Facebook by John Mishefske - see screenshot provided.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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