Common Name:

 Red-eared Slider
Scientific Name:
Trachemys scripta elegans
Etymology:
Genus:

Trachemys is derived from the Greek word trachys which means "roughness" and emys which means "turtle".
Species:
scripta is derived from the Latin word scriptura meaning "a writing".
Subspecies: 
elegans is derived from the Latin and means "elegant".
Average Length:
5 - 8 in. (12.5 - 20.3 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
11.4 in. (28.9 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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    Adult - Fairfax Co.

Shown with yellow-bellied slider (right hand side)