Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279927
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateNY
CountyQueens
LocalityWindmill Pond at Alley Pond Environmental Center
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030201
HUC10 NameHempstead Harbor-Manhassett Bay
HUC10 Number0203020101
HUC12 NameAlley Creek-Little Neck Bay
HUC12 Number020302010101
Map
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Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:23922
Author:Rahman, S.C., and P.R. Warny
Date:2011
Title:Pelodiscus sinensis (Chinese Softshell Turtle). Extra-limital winter survival.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:42
Issue:2
Pages:267-268
Comments"...most common turtles in this pond"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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