Red-Eared Slider
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Red Eared Slider is Trachemys scripta elegans
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Red-Eared Sliders are located throughout the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Physical characteristics:
Red-Eared Sliders have intricately patterned shells with stripes, blotches and bars of various colors. They have an iconic red mark next to their eye, giving them their name. Red Eared Sliders can grow to be 5-11 inches in length.
Preferred habitat:
Still waters with a muddy bottom or logs above water