Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1657943
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWI
CountyJefferson
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Rock
HUC8 Number07090001
HUC10 NameAshippun River-Rock River
HUC10 Number0709000106
HUC12 NameTown of Watertown-Rock River
HUC12 Number070900010608
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month7
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsOriginal location near intersection of Western Ave/S 10th Street in Watertown, WI Release location at Chaffee Rd Park, Oconomowoc, WI in the Oconomowoc River 43.114663,-88.517431
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Trachemys scripta elegans


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/7/2024].

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