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Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Testudines
Family
Emydidae
Genus
Trachemys
Species
Trachemys scripta

Native Distribution

1 native country is shaded on the map. Native to Mexico.

Mexico
Reviewed native country Other land (context only)

Native to Mexico.

Source
GBIF reviewed native occurrence (MX).
Review status
Approved for public display
Last reviewed
July 30, 2026

Country boundaries: Natural Earth 1:110m Admin 0 – Countries (public domain). Shading marks reviewed national presence, not whole-country occupancy.

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Version 1 · last scientific review 7/30/2026

Scientific Record

The published, cited record behind the summary above. Each section states its own evidence, confidence and dates.

Classification

gold · 92%

Trachemys scripta is placed in class Reptilia, order Testudines, suborder Cryptodira, family Emydidae, genus Trachemys. 2 of these ranks are asserted identically by all independent taxonomic authorities consulted.

7 citations2 sources2 independent evidence families100% agreementConfidence gold · 92Published Last updated Supporting citations →

No retained minority evidence group in this version.

Evidence and citations (7)
  1. Integrated Taxonomic Information System record 173819 Integrated Taxonomic Information System gold_standard source · primary
  2. Integrated Taxonomic Information System record 173819 Integrated Taxonomic Information System gold_standard source · primary
  3. Integrated Taxonomic Information System record 173819 Integrated Taxonomic Information System gold_standard source · primary
  4. Global Biodiversity Information Facility record 2443002 Global Biodiversity Information Facility high source · primary
  5. Integrated Taxonomic Information System record 173819 Integrated Taxonomic Information System gold_standard source · primary
  6. Global Biodiversity Information Facility record 2443002 Global Biodiversity Information Facility high source · primary
  7. Integrated Taxonomic Information System record 173819 Integrated Taxonomic Information System gold_standard source · primary

Conservation Status

gold · 92%

The IUCN Red List category recorded for Trachemys scripta is LC. Conservation and trade status change by assessment and by listing decision; each value above is attributed to its issuing authority in the citations for this section.

1 citation1 source1 independent evidence family100% agreementConfidence gold · 92Published Last updated Supporting citations →

No retained minority evidence group in this version.

Evidence and citations (1)
  1. Global Biodiversity Information Facility record 2443002 Global Biodiversity Information Facility high source · primary

Research in Progress

2 of 27 researchable sections are published for Trachemys scripta. The sections below are not published, and nothing about them is stated here or anywhere else on this page. An unpublished section means RKB has no published evidence to show — it is never a claim about the animal.

Research in progress 1 section

Cited evidence has been recorded for this section, but it has not been published. Every section that can affect an animal’s welfare requires a qualified human specialist to approve it.

  • Native Distribution 1 recorded · 1 cited · 1 source

Insufficient lawful evidence 24 sections

No licence-clear source that RKB is permitted to extract from carries this information yet. This is a statement about our sources, not about the animal.

  • Overview 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Habitat 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Adult Size 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Lifespan 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Activity Pattern 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Temperature 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Humidity 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Lighting 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • UVB 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Enclosure Size 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Enclosure Design 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Furnishings 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Substrate 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Water 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Diet 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Feeding 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Shedding 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Handling 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Behaviour 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Breeding 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Incubation 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Common Health Conditions 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Preventive Care 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
  • Quarantine 0 recorded · 0 cited · 0 sources
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