Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID166840
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateFL
CountySanta Rosa
LocalityPrivate residence in Pace, FL
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NamePensacola Bay
HUC8 Number03140105
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month7
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Sizeabout 6 in.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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