Cumberland Slider
Trachemys scripta troosti

Common Name:	Cumberland Slider/td>
Scientific Name:	Trachemys scripta troosti
Etymology:
Genus:	Trachemys is derived from the Greek word trachys which means "roughness" and emys which means "turtle".
Species:	scripta is derived from the Latin word scriptura meaning "a writing".
Subspecies:	troosti was assigned to honor Gerald Troost of Nashville, Tennessee.
Average Length:	5 - 8 in. (12.5 - 20.3 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	12.2 in. (30.9 cm)
Record length:	11.4 in. (28.9 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier III - High Conservation Need - Extinction or extirpation is possible. Populations of these species are in decline or have declined to low levels or are in a restricted range. Management action is needed to stabilize or increase populations.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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