Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1886676
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityMiry Run Lake Dam Site 21 Hamilton, NJ
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameAssunpink Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204010508
HUC12 NameMiry Run
HUC12 Number020401050802
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month9
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
CommentsI caught and released 2 redeared sliders with canned, whole kernel corn bait. They are well established from pet releases. I caught 79 turtles this year.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/13/2025].

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