| Specimen ID | 235818 |
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| Group | Reptiles-Turtles |
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| Genus | Trachemys |
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| Species | scripta |
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| Species | elegans |
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| Common Name | Red-eared Slider |
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| State | NY |
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| County | Orange |
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| Locality | Lake Sebago, Harriman State Park |
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| HUC8 Name | Hackensack-Passaic |
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| HUC8 Number | 2030103 |
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| Latitude | 41.204489 |
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| Longitude | -74.137802 |
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| Lat-Long Source | Map derived |
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| Lat-Long Accuracy | accurate |
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| Map | |
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| Day | 22 |
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| Month | 10 (October) |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Year Accuracy (Specimen) | Publication Year |
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| Contact | [not displayed for privacy reasons] |
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| Primary Pathway | released pet |
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| Alt Pathway | escaped captivity pet |
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| Status | established |
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| Reference #1 | | Ref. Number | 15902 |
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| Author | Hall, W.A. |
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| date | 2006 |
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| title | The trouble with (non-local) turtles: Alien species might carry risky diseases that could harm local populations of reptiles |
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| Comments | Newspaper article about invasive turtles, specifically Red-eared sliders in Harriman State Park, NY. The author speculates that the turtles are released by pet owners and religious groups. |
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| Record Type | Website |
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| Fresh/Marine Introduction | Freshwater |
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| Impact | The article suggests that the invasive turtles may carry diseases that could infect native animals (turtles and frogs) |
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