Cuban Slider
Trachemys decussata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyEmydidae (Pond and Box Turtles)
- GenusTrachemys (Sliders)
- SpeciesTrachemys decussata (Cuban Slider)
19 Verified sightings at Ciénaga de Zapata From 2019 to 2026
19 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cuban Slider
The Cuban slider (Trachemys decussata) is a species of turtle native to Cuba (including Isla de la Juventud), but has also been introduced to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands (where it is known as the taco river slider or hickatee), and Marie Galante in Guadeloupe. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cuban Slider in Ciénaga de Zapata
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cuban Slider in Ciénaga de Zapata?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Cuban Slider sighting in Ciénaga de Zapata, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cuban Slider in Ciénaga de Zapata?
September has the highest sighting rate for Cuban Slider in Ciénaga de Zapata in our monthly data.