Specimen Information

Trachemys scripta
Trachemys scripta
(Pond Slider)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1876618
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Common NamePond Slider
StateFL
CountyDuval
LocalityJacksonville
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080103
HUC10 NameDoctors Lake-St. Johns River
HUC10 Number0308010313
HUC12 NameJulington Creek
HUC12 Number030801031302
Map
Collection Day6
Collection Month5
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsDuring mid-afternoon, I had been sprinklng / watering plants out in front of our house. While our property does not abut a retention pond, we have several in our immediate subdivision. I'm assuming this turtle was in search of a drink of fresh water since we haven't had much rain recently.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJonathan Freedman, USGS NAS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Turtle on a patio


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/14/2025].

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