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Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni

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Southern D'Orbigny's slider
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Cryptodira
Superfamily: Testudinoidea
Family: Emydidae
Genus: Trachemys
Species:
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T. d. dorbigni
Trinomial name
Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni

Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni, also known as the Southern D'Orbigny's slider or simply Orbigny's slider, is a relative of the pond slider.

Appearance

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The shell of Orbigny's slider is an elongated oval, up to 26.7 cm in length. Females have a distinct dome. Males have a moderate dome. The general color is a brownish-green shade with markings of red, orange, or yellow on each scute. The skin is also brownish green.

Habitat

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Orbigny's slider is found in Brazil, primarily along Rio Guaiba drainage area. It is often found throughout Uruguay and drainages in northeastern Argentina. This species appears to prefer waters with slow to moderate currents.

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