Impact ID | 6574 |
Impact Type | Competition |
Study Type | Anecdotal |
Study Location | N/A |
Impact Description | In sympatry, the invasive red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) has been shown to reach maturity earlier, produce more eggs, have superior fertility, and higher competitive ability for food and habitat resources compared to several chelonians in its invaded range and most other turtles. |
Reference | 35747 |
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