Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1714287
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateCA
CountySan Francisco
LocalityLily Pond, Golden Gate Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSan Pablo Bay
HUC8 Number18050002
HUC10 NameCorte Madera Creek-Frontal San Fransisco Bay Estuaries
HUC10 Number1805000209
HUC12 NameLobos Creek-Frontal San Francisco Bay Estuaries
HUC12 Number180500020905
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyEstimated
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13765
Author:Young, M.
Date:2004
Title:Invasive frogs in San Francisco pond evade eradication efforts.
Publisher:SFGate.com
Volume:2004
Issue:May 10
CommentsTrachemys scripta elegans were removed in attempt to control for Xenopus laevis
Record TypeLiterature


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