Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni

Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni

Southern d'orbigny's slider, Orbigny's slider

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Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni

Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni, also known as the Southern D'Orbigny's slider or simply Orbigny's slider, is a relative of the pond slider.

Appearance

The shell of Orbigny's slider is an elongated oval, up to 26.7 cm in length. Females have a distinct dome. Males have a moderate dome. The general color is a brownish-green shade with markings of red, orange, or yellow on each scute. The skin is also brownish green.

Distribution

Geography

Orbigny's slider is found in Brazil, primarily along Rio Guaiba drainage area. It is often found throughout Uruguay and drainages in northeastern Argentina. This species appears to prefer waters with slow to moderate currents.

References

1. Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachemys_dorbigni_dorbigni

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