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Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Emydidae ›Genus: Trachemys

About

The pond slider (Trachemys scripta) is a species of common, medium-sized, semiaquatic turtle. There are three subspecies, the most recognizable of which is the red-eared slider (T. s. elegans), which is popular in the pet trade and has been introduced to other parts of the world by people releasing it to the wild. Hatchling and juvenile pond sliders have a green upper shell (carapace), yellow bottom shell (plastron) and green and yellow stripes and markings on...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pond Slider?
The scientific name of Pond Slider is Trachemys scripta.
What kingdom does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the family Emydidae.
What genus does Pond Slider belong to?
Pond Slider belongs to the genus Trachemys.