Peacock Slider

Trachemys venusta

Native Range Central America
Category Turtles
Invasive in Idaho if released
Peacock Slider

About the Peacock Slider

The Peacock Slider is a brightly patterned freshwater turtle known for its vivid striping and colorful markings on the head, neck, and shell.

Habitat

In the wild, Peacock Sliders inhabit ponds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, marshes, and wetlands with abundant vegetation and basking sites.

Diet

Omnivorous.

Interesting Facts

  • Closely related to other pond slider species
  • Highly adaptable and hardy
  • Omnivorous, feeding on plants and small animals
  • Strong swimmer and frequent basker
  • Can live 30-40 years with proper care

Why This Animal Matters

Peacock Sliders help illustrate how attractive, adaptable animals can become ecological problems when introduced outside their native range.

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