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Trachemys scripta elegans
| Family Name: | Emydidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Red-eared Slider, Elegant Slider |
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Description
| Description | Carapace olive brown with yellowish streaks, domed in side view, with five vertebral scutes, and without serrated margins. Plastron yellow with a round black spot on each scute. Head green with numerous yellow stripes and a broad bright red streak behind the eye. Limbs and tail green with yellow stripes. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Found in ponds and reservoirs. |
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| Habitats | Terrestrial, Urban, Freshwater, Pond |
| Distribution | Native to North America. |
Status
| Species Status | Exotic / Introduced |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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