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Hot: 21 to 32 °C
Cold: -3 to 4 °C
300 to 400 USD
1 to 10 PSI
Swimming: 10-15 Miles per hour (16-24 km/h)
Animal Type: Herbivores
One of Colombia's native turtle species, the Colombian slider (Trachemys callirostris) is most often seen in freshwater environments across the nation. The unique look and preferred environment of this turtle species—which is part of the Emydidae family—set it apart from others.
To begin, you may find Colombian sliders in many sorts of water bodies around the country, including as lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. Their ability to regulate body temperature by basking on rocks or logs along the water's edge makes them especially abundant in areas with slow-moving or still waters. The spread of this species among Colombia's many ecosystems is influenced by its general preference for warmer weather.
One fascinating freshwater turtle species that is unique to Colombia is the Colombian slider (Trachemys callirostris). This turtle loves slow-moving waterways such rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. These turtles are easily identifiable by their brightly coloured exterior. Their carapace, or top shell, is decorated with elaborate patterns of red, orange, and yellow. To blend in with their watery habitat, they also have darker markings.
The omnivorous diet of a Colombian slider may comprise everything from water plants and algae to tiny invertebrates and, on rare occasions, even small fish or amphibians. Their ability to change their diets to fit their environments' food supply is a key factor in their ability to survive and play an important ecological function as predators and consumers.