Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID630281
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateRI
CountyProvidence
Localitypond in North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNarragansett
HUC8 Number01090004
HUC10 NameWoonasquatucket River-Moshassuck River
HUC10 Number0109000405
HUC12 NameMoshassuck River
HUC12 Number010900040501
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month4
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsYoutube video of occurrence uploaded at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM2MX8TFUyg&feature=share&list=UUn8KjvFgLD0nVShkIYOoyHQ&index=1; Male - long front claws; long, fat tail
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Number Released1
Number of Breeding Males1
Photo
Trachemys scripta elegans
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 [11/21/2024].

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