Kingdom Animalia Subfamily Deirochelyinae Scientific name Trachemys decorata Higher classification Slider turtles Order Turtle | Family Emydidae Genus Trachemys Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Central Antillean slider, Slider turtles, Turtle, Jamaican slider, Cuban slider | ||
The Hispaniolan slider (Trachemys decorata) or Haitian slider is a species of turtle in the Emydidae family found in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Hispaniolan slider is a freshwater turtle. They can live on land and water, but prefer to be near freshwater. These sliders are not on the endangered list, but are considered vulnerable.
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Diet
They have a particular diet that consists of insects (crickets), fish, vegetation, etc. When kept in captivity, they can eat all of the same foods that they would eat normally with the add-ins of turtle pellets, carrots, tomatoes, peeled grapes, and spinach.
Appearance
They are only found on Caribbean islands, but unlike red-eared sliders, they do not have red patches on their heads. They have distinct light and dark stripes on their necks, feet, and tails. The tops of their shells are brown and the bottoms are yellow.
When handled
Whether this creature is found in the wild or in captivity, it has been known to urinate when picked up. This is considered a sign of distress. It also may bite or scratch, but has not been known to cause any severe harm. If found in the wild, the turtle may be more likely to do any one of these.