Trachemys venusta uhrigi
A species of Sliders Scientific name : Trachemys venusta uhrigi Genus : Sliders
Trachemys venusta uhrigi, A species of Sliders
Scientific name: Trachemys venusta uhrigi
Genus: Sliders
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Description
Trachemys venusta uhrigi is an intriguing turtle species demonstrating a semi-aquatic lifestyle, often noted for its basking behavior and dietary flexibility. The species spends significant time on warm, sunny riverbanks, exhibiting a distinct thermoregulation pattern. Despite being predominantly herbivorous, it adapts to the scarcity of resources by displaying an opportunistic feeding strategy involving occasional consumption of small aquatic animals.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Trachemys venusta uhrigi is an omnivorous species, primarily feasting on a diet of mollusks and crustaceans. Despite an aquatic preference, it exhibits dietary versatility, supplementing marine-based diets with fruits, vegetation, and small insects.
Appearance
Trachemys venusta uhrigi is a moderately-sized turtle with a rounded, smooth carapace. Its skin and upper shell are darkly pigmented, complemented by yellow or olive-green stripes. Its lower shell, or plastron, is lighter, usually yellow with dark blotches. Its most striking feature is the large, ruffled rear edge of its carapace, giving it a leaf-like appearance. Males are generally smaller than females and have longer claws and tails.
Behavior
Trachemys venusta uhrigi displays a semi-aquatic lifestyle, becoming particularly active at dawn and dusk. They forage for aquatic invertebrates and plant matter, often displaying a hierarchical social structure during feeding. Their territorial behavior involves cautious interactions with conspecifics, preferring to avoid direct confrontation. Notably, trachemys venusta uhrigi show adaptations for basking, frequently spending time out of water to thermoregulate.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Sliders Species
Trachemys venusta uhrigi 
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