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Red-eared Slider (and fish)

Trachemys scripta elegans

Photo by NeilDazet
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I took this photo from a bridge that crosses Lake Springfield as this red-eared slider turtle swam underneath. I didn't realize that the fish was in the picture until I examined the photos later on my computer.

Habitat:

Lake Springfield

Reference Links:

Red-eared slider

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (13)
KarenL
Nice two for the price of one Neil!
NeilDazet
Thank you all for your kind comments. It is nice to see this old spotting getting some attention now, as it is one of my favorites! :)
Smith Zoo
Super! Love the specs of bright colors from the slider contrasting with the background!
MitchRay
Maybe a Bluegill, definitely looks like some flavor of Lepomis

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 17, 2011

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