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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