yellowbelly slider
(Trachemys scripta scripta)
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
Origin
Trachemys scripta scripta is native to the southeastern United States from southeastern Virginia to northern Florida and east to Alabama. Yellow-bellied sliders were introduced throughout its nonnative United States range as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
T. scripta scripta have a large yellow blotch behind the eye for easy identification. Yellow-bellied sliders are approximately 4.9-11 in. (125-289 mm) in length. T. scripta scripta are diurnal turtle species that are omnivorous in diet, and semiaquatic. Breeding occurs in water with females later laying eggs on land.
Distribution
Populations of T. scripta scripta are found in Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Control Efforts
Interbreeding with other T. scripta subspecies occurs compromising genetic integrity.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1262
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Trachemys_scripta/
Trachemys scripta scripta is native to the southeastern United States from southeastern Virginia to northern Florida and east to Alabama. Yellow-bellied sliders were introduced throughout its nonnative United States range as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
T. scripta scripta have a large yellow blotch behind the eye for easy identification. Yellow-bellied sliders are approximately 4.9-11 in. (125-289 mm) in length. T. scripta scripta are diurnal turtle species that are omnivorous in diet, and semiaquatic. Breeding occurs in water with females later laying eggs on land.
Distribution
Populations of T. scripta scripta are found in Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Control Efforts
Interbreeding with other T. scripta subspecies occurs compromising genetic integrity.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1262
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Trachemys_scripta/
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Suborder: Testudines |
| Family: Emydidae |
| Genus: Trachemys |
| Species: Trachemys scripta |
| Trachemys scripta scripta |
References
Common Name Reference: Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds. (2015). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist. Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2015. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
Scientific Name Reference: Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds. (2015). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist. Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2015. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.