Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1883933
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateWA
CountyGrant
Locality1107 Vue Place Moses Lake WA 98837
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Crab
HUC8 Number17020015
HUC10 NamePothole Reservoir-Crab Creek
HUC10 Number1702001509
HUC12 NamePotholes Reservoir
HUC12 Number170200150904
Map
Collection Day9
Collection Month6
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 observed a Red-eared slider turtle and sent photo ID. Species confirmed as a Red-eared slider.
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 [12/7/2025].

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