Trachemys

Trachemys stejnegeri vicina (Dominican slider)

The Dominican slider, Trachemys stejnegeri vicina, is a freshwater turtle native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It’s a subspecies of the Central Antillean slider and is known for its adaptability to different aquatic habitats. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys stejnegeriSubspecies: Trachemys stejnegeri vicina Common Names Dominican sliderHaitian slider Identification…

Trachemys stejnegeri malonei (Inagua slider)

The Inagua slider, Trachemys stejnegeri malonei, is a freshwater turtle found only on Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas. This turtle is a subspecies of the Central Antillean slider and is known for its unique markings and isolated habitat. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys stejnegeriSubspecies: Trachemys stejnegeri malonei Common Names…

Trachemys stejnegeri stejnegeri (Puerto Rican slider)

The Puerto Rican slider is a freshwater turtle known for its basking behavior and smooth shell. It’s a subspecies of the Trachemys stejnegeri group and is native to Puerto Rico. This turtle plays a role in the island’s aquatic ecosystems and is often spotted in calm water bodies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily:…

Trachemys scripta troostii (Cumberland Slider)

The Cumberland Slider is a freshwater turtle known for its striking shell patterns and lively nature. It belongs to the same group as the more common Red-Eared Slider but is native to a more limited range. This species is often found basking on logs and rocks in quiet waters of the southeastern United States. Scientific…

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Trachemys scripta elegans (Red Eared Slider)

The red-eared slider is one of the most recognized freshwater turtles in the world. Its striking red stripe behind each eye makes it easy to spot. This turtle is popular in the pet trade and often seen basking on logs in ponds and lakes. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys scriptaSubspecies:…

Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied slider)

The yellow-bellied slider is a freshwater turtle found in the southeastern United States. It’s known for its bright yellow markings and strong swimming ability. This turtle is often seen basking on logs or rocks in ponds and slow-moving rivers. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys scriptaSubspecies: Trachemys scripta scripta Common Names…

Trachemys yaquia (Yaqui Slider)

Trachemys yaquia, or the Yaqui Slider, is a freshwater turtle native to northern Mexico. It’s a close relative of the red-eared slider but lives in a much more limited range. This species is quite shy and depends heavily on clean, slow-moving waters. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys yaquia Common Names…

Trachemys venusta (Meso-American slider)

The Meso-American slider (Trachemys venusta) is a colorful freshwater turtle found in Central America. It’s closely related to the red-eared slider and often seen basking in the sun near slow-moving water bodies. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys venusta Common Names Meso-American sliderMesoamerican turtleCentral American slider Identification DescriptionThis turtle has a…

Trachemys terrapen (Jamaican Slider)

Trachemys terrapen, also known as the Jamaican Slider, is a freshwater turtle found mainly in the Caribbean. It’s a colorful and active species often seen basking in the sun or swimming through clear waters. While it looks similar to other sliders, it’s a unique species with its own local story. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass:…

Trachemys taylori (Cuatro Ciénegas slider)

Trachemys taylori, also known as the Cuatro Ciénegas slider, is a freshwater turtle found only in a small part of Mexico. It’s one of the rarest members of the Trachemys genus and lives in a unique desert wetland system. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys taylori Common Names Cuatro Ciénegas sliderTaylor’s…

Trachemys stejnegeri (Central Antillean slider)

Trachemys stejnegeri, also known as the Central Antillean slider, is a freshwater turtle found in the Caribbean. It is part of the slider group known for its basking behavior and semi-aquatic lifestyle. This species is native to a few islands and shows variation based on its location. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus:…

Trachemys scripta (Pond Slider)

The Pond Slider is one of the most recognizable turtles in the world, known for the red streaks on both sides of its head. It’s often seen basking in the sun on logs or rocks near freshwater areas and is a common pet turtle in many countries. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus:…

Trachemys ornata (Ornate Slider)

The Ornate Slider (Trachemys ornata) is a freshwater turtle known for its striking pattern and limited range in northeastern Mexico. It is closely related to the popular red-eared slider but is much rarer in the wild and rarely seen in the pet trade. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: T. ornata Common…

Trachemys nebulosa (Baja California slider)

The Baja California slider, Trachemys nebulosa, is a freshwater turtle found in northwestern Mexico. It looks similar to the more common red-eared slider but has its own distinct features and a limited native range. This species is rarely seen in the pet trade and faces growing threats in the wild. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass:…

Trachemys medemi (Atrato slider)

Trachemys medemi, also called the Atrato slider, is a freshwater turtle found in Colombia. It’s closely related to other sliders but has distinct markings and a limited range. This species lives mostly in rivers and wetlands with slow-moving water. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys medemi Common Names Atrato sliderTrachemys del…

Trachemys hartwegi (Nazas Slider)

The Nazas Slider (Trachemys hartwegi) is a freshwater turtle species native to northern Mexico. It was once grouped under Trachemys gaigeae but is now recognized as its own species. This turtle is mostly found along the Nazas River and is known for its olive-green shell with light markings. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily:…

Trachemys grayi (Gray’s Slider)

Trachemys grayi, also known as Gray’s Slider, is a freshwater turtle found primarily in Central America. It’s closely related to the more well-known Red-Eared Slider and shares many of its behaviors but is geographically more restricted. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys grayi Common Names Gray’s SliderMesoamerican Slider Identification DescriptionGray’s Slider…

Trachemys gaigeae (Big Bend Slider)

The Big Bend Slider (Trachemys gaigeae) is a freshwater turtle found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is closely related to the more common Red-eared Slider but is native to a limited range and shows some unique features. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys gaigeae Common Names Big…

Trachemys dorbigni (D’Orbigny’s slider)

The D’Orbigny’s slider, Trachemys dorbigni, is a freshwater turtle native to parts of South America. It’s known for its bright facial markings and strong swimming skills, often found basking in the sun or gliding through rivers and ponds. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys dorbigni Common Names D’Orbigny’s sliderblack-bellied slider Identification…

Trachemys decussata (Cuban Slider)

The Cuban slider, Trachemys decussata, is a freshwater turtle native to Cuba. It’s a close relative of the more well-known red-eared slider and is popular in the pet trade due to its attractive coloring and adaptability. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys decussata Common Names Cuban SliderCuban Pond Turtle Identification DescriptionThe…

Trachemys decorata (Hispaniolan slider)

Trachemys decorata, known as the Hispaniolan slider, is a freshwater turtle found only on the island of Hispaniola, shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It’s part of the pond slider group and is adapted to the tropical climate of the Caribbean. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys decorata Common Names…

Genus: Trachemys

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