Family Emydidae

Trachemys dorbignyi

The South American slider is a late invader from North America. The species is very colorful and has a color variation from light yellow to dark orange

 

A Trachemys dorbignyi laying in one of my ponds.

Range of color variation in babies

Left, regular phase; right, the "peacock phase" , an uncommon variation of color and pattern which probably inspired Freiberg's description of Trachemys dorbignyi brasiliensis. In this variation, most costal scutes have a ringlike pattern which reminds the eyelike feathers of a peacock's tail .

A light color juvenile

If you have any questions pertaining husbandry or breeding of the above species, I will be happy to help.

- Email: infofabius@yahoo.com

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