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Pond Slider - Trachemys scripta - Lettersierschildpad
Southern North-America. Introduced (released captive specimens) elsewhere, including Europe.
The following 3 subspecies are being recognized:
Trachemys scripta scripta - East United States;
Trachemys scripta elegans - Southeast United States to Northeast-Mexico;
Trachemys scripta troostii - Tenessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama (United States).
Of this species there are also Zoo Photo's available.
Pond Slider Trachemys scripta ssp. |
Red-Eared Slider Trachemys scripta elegans |
Red-Eared Slider Trachemys scripta elegans |