Trachemys

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Trachemys
Trachemys scripta elegans
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Subclass: Anapsida
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Cryptodira
Superfamily: Testudinoidea
Family: Emydidae
Genus: Trachemys
Agassiz, 1857
Species

 Trachemys decorata
 Trachemys decussata
 Trachemys dorbigni
 Trachemys scripta
 Trachemys stejnegeri
 Trachemys terrapen

Trachemys is a genus of water turtles found in North, Central, and South America. They are commonly known as "Sliders". It includes the Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).

[edit] Species

  • Trachemys decorata
  • Trachemys decussata
  • Trachemys dorbigni
  • Trachemys scripta
  • Trachemys stejnegeri
  • Trachemys terrapen

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