Black-bellied Slider
Trachemys dorbigni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyEmydidae (Pond and Box Turtles)
- GenusTrachemys (Sliders)
- SpeciesTrachemys dorbigni (Black-bellied Slider)
About the Black-bellied Slider
D'Orbigny's slider (Trachemys dorbigni) also commonly known as the black-bellied slider, and in Brazil as tartaruga-tigre or tartaruga-tigre-d'água (which mean "tiger turtle" and "water tiger turtle" in Portuguese), is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay.
The specific name, dorbigni, is in honor of French naturalist Alcide d'Orbigny. Trachemys dorbigni is usually found in bodies of water such as lakes, marshes, streams and rivers. It has a preference for waters with low or moderate currents, soft bottoms and abundant aquatic vegetation.
The gender of Trachemys dorbigni can be determined by the form of the plastron, which after a few years of life, shows differences between male and female. The males has a penis that is located in the tail and becomes apparent only during the mating season when it is inserted into the female's cloaca. D'Orbigny's slider has a life span of between 30 and 100 years in captivity.
Hatchlings weigh 11 grams (0.39 oz) with a 3.5 cm (1.4 in) carapace. The average growth rate is about 3 cm (1.2 in) per year in the wild,... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-bellied Slider in El Palmar National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |