Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID748555
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusTrachemys
Speciesscripta
Subspecieselegans
Common NameRed-eared Slider
StateGA
CountyGwinnett
Localitypond at Little Mulberry Park off Fence Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Oconee
HUC8 Number03070101
HUC10 NameMulberry River
HUC10 Number0307010102
HUC12 NameLittle Mulberry River
HUC12 Number030701010203
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month9
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Comments"Caught four adult red eared sliders at the park fishing. Two males and two females..."
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected4
Year Classadult
Number of Females2


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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