The Ornate Slider features a beautifully patterned shell with bright yellow and black markings. It is often seen basking on logs near water.
Habitat
Prefers slow-moving waters like ponds and marshes.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on both plants and small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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