Ornate slider
A species of Sliders Scientific name : Trachemys ornata Genus : Sliders
Ornate slider, A species of Sliders
Scientific name: Trachemys ornata
Genus: Sliders
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Description
The ornate slider (Trachemys ornata) is turtle belonging to the Trachemys genus of the family Emydidae. It is found in Guerrero, Jalisco, Nayarit and Sinaloa in western Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
The diet of ornate slider predominantly consists of plants and small invertebrates. They favor eating algae, aquatic vegetation, insects, and crustaceans, adapting their diet based on seasonality and available resources.
Appearance
Ornate slider is a medium-sized aquatic turtle with an oval shaped, slightly keeled shell that can range from light to dark green. Specific to the species are intricate yellow to orange markings on the shell, skin, and head. Their undersides are cream-colored with a distinctive pattern that resembles a maze. No significant differences exist between males and females or across different age groups.
Behavior
Ornate slider is a largely solitary, semi-aquatic species known for its basking behavior. They devote significant daytime hours to sun-basking on logs or stones. These turtles display territorial behavior, marking their territory with scent deposits. Foraging primarily occurs at night, with a diet consisting of aquatic vegetation, insects, and small fish. No notable migratory pattern exists for this species.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Sliders Species
Ornate slider 
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