Red-eared Slider Turtle

Trachemys scripta elegans

Description:

Red Eared Slider Turtle

Habitat:

Reflecting Pool in front of the Botanical Building at Balboa Park

Notes:

Prominent red stripe in the "ear" position on it's head. It's possible this was a pet turtle abandoned here, or the descendent of released pet turtles. http://www.californiaherps.com/turtles/p...

1 Species ID Suggestions

jason.dzurisin 13 years ago

Western Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta bellii Painted turtle

1 Comment

jason.dzurisin 13 years ago

Not 100% on the suggested ID but it is close.

Spotted by
jennynoel

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Feb 27, 2011
Submitted on Feb 27, 2011