Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279015
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateCT
CountyNew London
LocalityAirline State Park Trail in north Lebanon, approx. 200 yds west of Leonards Bridge Rd.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThames
HUC8 Number01100003
HUC10 NameYantic River
HUC10 Number0110000301
HUC12 NameDeep River
HUC12 Number011000030101
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month9
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Trachemys scripta elegans
Trachemys scripta elegans
Trachemys scripta elegans


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/13/2024].

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