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Pond slider

Trachemys scripta

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

These are american in origin but introduced in Europe as pets (Wikipedia NL:...De geelwangschildpad komt ook voor in het noorden van Mexico, maar in België zijn ze ook in putten en rivieren te vinden.)

Habitat:

Zoete Waters Lake.

Reference Links:

Pond slider, Geelwangschildpad - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
The MnMs
These are quite abundant here but I still love to photograph them basking in the sun :-)
The MnMs
Ok, I will change the name. Thanks Lisa! :-)
LisaPowers
Trachemys scripta is certainly correct, but I would not go so far as to call it a Cumberland slider. You would need to see the belly pattern to be certain. I would just leaver it at Pond Slider.
Maria dB
Interesting spotting! There are also invasive yellow-bellied and red-eared sliders in Belgium. Hopefully, one of the turtle experts can confirm your ID!

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Biodiversity in Belgium
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Animales/plantas invasoras o plagas y sus depredadores. Invasive plants/animals or pest and their predators
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PublishedAugust 9, 2014

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