Biology:Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni
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Short description: Subspecies of turtle
| Southern D'Orbigny's slider | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily: | Testudinoidea |
| Family: | Emydidae |
| Genus: | Trachemys |
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| Subspecies: | T. d. dorbigni
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| Trinomial name | |
| Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni (A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1835)
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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
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
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.
References
Wikidata ☰ Q28656679 entry
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