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Trachemys
''Trachemys'' is a genus of turtles belonging to the family Emydidae. Members of this genus are native to the Americas, ranging from the Midwestern United States south to northern Argentina, but one subspecies, the red-eared slider (''T. scripta elegans''), has been introduced worldwide. Species under this genus are commonly referred to as sliders. Species and subspecies Extant *''Trachemys adiutrix'' – Maranhão slider *''Trachemys callirostris'' – Colombian slider **''T. c. callirostris'' – Colombian slider **''T. c. chichiriviche'' – Venezuelan slider *''Trachemys decorata'' – Hispaniolan slider *''Trachemys decussata'' – Cuban slider **''T. d. angusta'' – western Cuban slider **''T. d. decussata'' – eastern Cuban slider *''Trachemys dorbigni'' – D'Orbigny's slider *''Trachemys emolli'' – Nicaraguan slider *''Trachemys gaigeae'' – Big Bend slider *'' Trachemys hartwegi'' – Nazas slider *'' Trachemys medemi'' – Atrato slider *''Trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-eared Slider
The red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin (''Trachemys scripta elegans'') is a subspecies of the pond slider (''Trachemys scripta''), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world, and is the most invasive turtle. It is the most commonly traded turtle in the world. The red-eared slider is native from the Midwestern United States to northern Mexico, but has become established in other places because of pet releases, and has become invasive in many areas where it outcompetes native species. The red-eared slider is included in the list of the world's 100 most invasive species. Etymology The red-eared slider gets its name from the small, red stripe around its ears, or where its ears would be, and from its ability to slide quickly off rocks and logs into the water. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-eared Slider
The red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin (''Trachemys scripta elegans'') is a subspecies of the pond slider (''Trachemys scripta''), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, is also popular as a pet across the rest of the world, and is the most invasive turtle. It is the most commonly traded turtle in the world. The red-eared slider is native from the Midwestern United States to northern Mexico, but has become established in other places because of pet releases, and has become invasive in many areas where it outcompetes native species. The red-eared slider is included in the list of the world's 100 most invasive species. Etymology The red-eared slider gets its name from the small, red stripe around its ears, or where its ears would be, and from its ability to slide quickly off rocks and logs into the water. This species was previously known as Troost's turtle in honor of an American herpetologist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trachemys Venusta Cataspila, Mesoamerican Slider, Tamaulipas
''Trachemys'' is a genus of turtles belonging to the family Emydidae. Members of this genus are native to the Americas, ranging from the Midwestern United States south to northern Argentina, but one subspecies, the red-eared slider (''T. scripta elegans''), has been introduced worldwide. Species under this genus are commonly referred to as sliders. Species and subspecies Extant *''Trachemys adiutrix'' – Maranhão slider *''Trachemys callirostris'' – Colombian slider **''T. c. callirostris'' – Colombian slider **''T. c. chichiriviche'' – Venezuelan slider *''Trachemys decorata'' – Hispaniolan slider *''Trachemys decussata'' – Cuban slider **''T. d. angusta'' – western Cuban slider **''T. d. decussata'' – eastern Cuban slider *''Trachemys dorbigni'' – D'Orbigny's slider *''Trachemys emolli'' – Nicaraguan slider *''Trachemys gaigeae'' – Big Bend slider *'' Trachemys hartwegi'' – Nazas slider *''Trachemys medemi'' – Atrato slider *''Trachem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trachemys Decussata
The Cuban slider (''Trachemys decussata'') is a species of turtle native to Cuba (including Isla de la Juventud), but has also been introduced to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands (where it is known as the taco river slider or hickatee), and Marie Galante in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe (; ; gcf, label=Antillean Creole, Gwadloup, ) is an archipelago and overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the .... Gallery File:Tête de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Profile of ''T. decussata angusta'' File:Dossière de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Shell of ''T. decussata angusta'' File:Plastron de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Plastron of ''T. decussata angusta'' References Trachemys Endemic fauna of Cuba Turtles of North America Reptiles described in 1831 Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Turtle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'Orbigny's Slider
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider (''Trachemys dorbigni''), commonly known in Brazil as ''tartaruga-tigre'' or ''tartaruga-tigre-d'água'' (which mean "tiger turtle" and "water tiger turtle" in Portuguese), is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay Uruguay (; ), officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay ( es, República Oriental del Uruguay), is a country in South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast; while bordering .... Two subspecies (in addition to the Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni, nominate subspecies) are recognized as being valid, ''Trachemys adiutrix, Trachemys dorbigni adiutrix'' and ''Trachemys dorbigni brasiliensis''. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''dorbigni'', is in honor of French Natural history, naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson Michae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuban Slider
The Cuban slider (''Trachemys decussata'') is a species of turtle native to Cuba (including Isla de la Juventud), but has also been introduced to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands (where it is known as the taco river slider or hickatee), and Marie Galante in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe (; ; gcf, label=Antillean Creole, Gwadloup, ) is an archipelago and overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands—Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and the .... Gallery File:Tête de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Profile of ''T. decussata angusta'' File:Dossière de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Shell of ''T. decussata angusta'' File:Plastron de Trachemys decussata angusta.jpg, Plastron of ''T. decussata angusta'' References Trachemys Endemic fauna of Cuba Turtles of North America Reptiles described in 1831 Taxa named by John Edward Gray {{Turtle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trachemys Dorbigni
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider (''Trachemys dorbigni''), commonly known in Brazil as ''tartaruga-tigre'' or ''tartaruga-tigre-d'água'' (which mean "tiger turtle" and "water tiger turtle" in Portuguese), is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay. Two subspecies (in addition to the nominate subspecies) are recognized as being valid, '' Trachemys dorbigni adiutrix'' and '' Trachemys dorbigni brasiliensis''. Etymology The specific name, ''dorbigni'', is in honor of French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Trachemys dorbigni'', p. 195). Description The form of the plastron determines its gender. After a few years of life, show differences between male and female. Males have a penis that is inserted into the tail. It becomes appar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombian Slider
''Trachemys callirostris'' is a turtle in the family Emydidae found in Colombia and Venezuela. Description The turtle's carapace is green with light colors with dark splotches between them. The head of the turtle includes yellow lines and a splotch behind their ears resembling pond slider(''Trachemys scripta)''. On average they are 25 cm(10 in.). Larger specimens can are around 32 cm(12.5 in.), but have been as long as 35 cm(13.5 in.). Taxonomy There are two subspecies recognized: * Colombian slider (''T. c. callirostris'') * Venezuelan slider (''T. c. chichiriviche'') The species was thought to be a subspecies of the pond slider(''Trachemys scripta)''. Distribution and habitat The species is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Many have been found in the Magdalena River The Magdalena River ( es, Río Magdalena, ; less commonly ) is the main river of Colombia, flowing northward about through the western half of the country. It takes its name from the biblical figure M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuelan Slider
''Trachemys callirostris'' is a turtle in the family Emydidae found in Colombia and Venezuela. Description The turtle's carapace is green with light colors with dark splotches between them. The head of the turtle includes yellow lines and a splotch behind their ears resembling pond slider(''Trachemys scripta)''. On average they are 25 cm(10 in.). Larger specimens can are around 32 cm(12.5 in.), but have been as long as 35 cm(13.5 in.). Taxonomy There are two subspecies recognized: * Colombian slider (''T. c. callirostris'') * Venezuelan slider (''T. c. chichiriviche'') The species was thought to be a subspecies of the pond slider(''Trachemys scripta)''. Distribution and habitat The species is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Many have been found in the Magdalena River The Magdalena River ( es, Río Magdalena, ; less commonly ) is the main river of Colombia, flowing northward about through the western half of the country. It takes its name from the biblical figure Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trachemys Emolli
The Nicaraguan slider (''Trachemys grayi emolli)'' is a subspecies of turtle in the Family (biology), family Emydidae. The species is indigenous to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Taxonomy Formerly the Nicaraguan slider was considered a subspecies of ''Trachemys scripta'', but was elevated to its own species level by species:Michael E. Seidel, Seidel in 2002. In 2021 it was considered a subspecies of ''T. grayi'' by the Turtle Taxonomy Working Group (TTWG). Etymology The Subspecies, subspecific name, ''emolli'', is in honor of Americans, American Herpetology, herpetologist species:Edward Moll, Edward Moll (E. Moll).species:Bo Beolens, Beolens, Bo; species:Michael Watkins, Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Trachemys emolli'', p. 83). Geographic range The Nicaraguan slider is native to Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and is found in places such as Lake Nicaragua, Lake Managua, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maranhão Slider
The Maranhão slider (''Trachemys adiutrix''), also commonly known as the Brazilian slider www.reptile-database.org. or Carvalho's slider, is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. Geographic range ''Trachemys adiutrix'' is endemic to northeastern Brazil. One of its English common names refers to the Brazilian state of Maranhão, but it also occurs in the Brazilian state of Piauí. Etymology The specific name, ''adiutrix'', which is Latin feminine for "helper", comes in honor of Dr. Maria do Socorro Pinheiro, field companion of Vanzolini. Her surname, Socorro, means "help" in Portuguese.http://www.wordreference.com/pten/Socorro. The eponym, Carvalho's slider, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Antenor Leitão de Carvalho. Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Trachemys adiutrix'', p. 49). Taxonomy ''T. adiutrix'' is sometimes considered a subspecies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hispaniolan Slider
The Hispaniolan slider (''Trachemys decorata'') or Haitian slider is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae found on the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). Habitat The Hispaniolan slider is a freshwater turtle. They can live on land and water, but prefer to be near freshwater. Conservation These sliders are not on the endangered list, but are considered vulnerable. Diet They have a particular diet that consists of insects (crickets), fish, vegetation, etc. When kept in captivity, they can eat all of the same foods that they would eat normally, as well as turtle pellets, carrots, tomatoes, peeled grapes, and spinach. Appearance Unlike red-eared slider The red-eared slider or red-eared terrapin (''Trachemys scripta elegans'') is a subspecies of the pond slider (''Trachemys scripta''), a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States, ...s, they do not have red patches on their heads. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
