Black-bellied Slider
Trachemys dorbigni
About the Black-bellied Slider
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider (Trachemys dorbigni ), commonly known in Brazil as tigre d'água (which means water tiger in Portuguese), is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is found in southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay. One subspecies (in addition to the nominate subspecies) is distinguished, Trachemys dorbigni brasiliensis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Black-bellied Slider?
The scientific name of the Black-bellied Slider is Trachemys dorbigni.
How many Black-bellied Slider sightings have been recorded?
2,408 observations of the Black-bellied Slider have been recorded on iNaturalist.
2,408
observations on iNaturalist
