Specimen ID | 235818 |
Group | Reptiles-Turtles |
Genus | Trachemys |
Species | scripta |
Subspecies | elegans |
Common Name | Red-eared Slider |
State | NY |
County | Rockland |
Locality | Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Hackensack-Passaic |
HUC8 Number | 02030103 |
HUC10 Name | Ramapo River |
HUC10 Number | 0203010302 |
HUC12 Name | Stony Brook |
HUC12 Number | 020301030202 |
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Collection Day | 22 |
Collection Month | 10 |
Collection Year | 2006 |
Year Accuracy | Publication Year |
Potential Pathway | released pet | escaped captivity pet |
Status | established |
Reference 1 |
Ref. Number: | 15902 |
Author: | Hall, W.A. |
Date: | 2006 |
Title: | The trouble with (non-local) turtles: Alien species might carry risky diseases that could harm local populations of reptiles. |
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Comments | Newspaper article about invasive turtles, specifically Red-eared sliders in Harriman State Park, NY. The author speculates that the turtles are released by pet owners and religious groups. |
Record Type | Literature |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Specimen Impact | The article suggests that the invasive turtles may carry diseases that could infect native animals (turtles and frogs) |