Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) | Invasive Species

Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) photographed in Japan. This is an invasive species that is native to the United States and Mexico. This species was likely introduced to Japan through the pet trade and has become well established throughout the country.

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Contained in galleries: Freshwater, Japan

Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) photographed in Japan. This is an invasive species that is native to the United States and Mexico. This species was likely introduced to Japan through the pet trade and has become well established throughout the country.