Alligator snapping turtle - Wikipedia
The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. The species is endemic to freshwater habitats in the United States. M. temminckii is one of the heaviest living freshwater turtles in the world. [4] It is the largest freshwater species of turtle in North America. [5]
Alligator snapping turtle | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts
Alligator snapping turtle, (Macrochelys temminckii), species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelydridae. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle in North America and one of the largest turtles in the world. Although native …
Alligator snapping turtle - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in the world. Their heavy heads, strong jaws, hooked beak and spiked shells give them a prehistoric appearance.
Biggest Alligator Snapping Turtle Ever Recorded - American Oceans
The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and one of the largest in the world. These prehistoric-looking creatures can weigh up to 200 pounds and have a lifespan of up to 100 years.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - National Geographic
The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and among the largest in the world. With its spiked shell, beaklike jaws, and thick, scaled...
Alligator Snapping Turtle - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2021年11月9日 · The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is the largest freshwater turtle in the United States. This hulking, dinosaur-like turtle lurks along the bottom of waterways in the Midwest, Southeast, and some parts of the Southwest.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - National Wildlife Federation
Unlike all other species of snapping turtle, this one has eyes on the sides of its head. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle. Males typically weigh between 155 and 175 pounds (70 and 80 kilograms).
Snapping turtle | Description & Facts | Britannica
The alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys temminckii, is the largest freshwater turtle in the United States. It is found primarily in southern and central regions; however, non-native populations are found in various other states and in South Africa, where it is considered an invasive species.
Alligator Snapping Turtle Facts: The Largest Freshwater Turtle In America
2019年9月9日 · The alligator snapping turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world and the largest found in North America. The species is native to the southeastern United States. The species gets its name from its strongly ridged shell, which resembles the …
Giant Alligator Snapping Turtle
A giant alligator snapping turtle, scientifically known as Macrochelys temminckii, is the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. It is notable for its enormous size, powerful jaws, and rough, ridged shell.