Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1883932
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWA
CountyKing
Localitybackyard of 27229 42nd Pl S Auburn WA 98001
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDuwamish
HUC8 Number17110013
HUC10 NameLower Green River
HUC10 Number1711001303
HUC12 NameGreen River
HUC12 Number171100130305
Map
Collection Day31
Collection Month5
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsRP found a red-eared slider turtle in their backyard and sent photo ID's. Species confirmed as a red-eared slider turtle.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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