Alligator snapping turtle - Wikipedia
WEBThe alligator snapping turtle is characterized by a large, heavy head, and a long, thick shell with three dorsal ridges of large scales (osteoderms), giving it a primitive appearance reminiscent of some of the plated dinosaurs, most notably Ankylosaurus.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WEBNov 9, 2021 · Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtle species in the United States. Adult males can reach lengths of up to 29 inches and weigh up to 249 pounds. Adult females can reach lengths of up to 22 inches and weigh up to 62 pounds.
Alligator snapping turtle | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts
WEBSep 6, 2024 · 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.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - National Wildlife Federation
WEBAlligator snapping turtles are found exclusively in the United States, from northern Florida to eastern Texas and as far north as Iowa. They are almost exclusively aquatic, and tend to stay submerged and motionless for so long that algae begins to grow on their shells.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures
WEBThe Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. The species is one of the heaviest freshwater turtles in the world. It is also the largest freshwater species of turtle in North America. The specific epithet temminckii is in honor of Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck. Nocturnal.
Alligator snapping turtle - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBAug 30, 2017 · 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.
Alligator Snapping Turtle - National Geographic
WEBThe 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 Facts: The Largest Freshwater Turtle In America
WEBSep 9, 2019 · 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 ridged skin of an alligator.
Alligator Snapping Turtle Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts
WEBAlligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in North America. They can grow to impressive sizes, with males typically reaching lengths of 26 to 32 inches (66 to 81 cm) and weighing between 175 and 220 pounds (79 to 100 kg).
Alligator Snapping Turtle - Turtle Survival Alliance
WEBAlligator Snapping Turtles are a benthic dweller of the waterbodies they inhabit, typically favoring the deepest part of the waterway. They are most active during the night when they may traverse through their home range actively feeding and scavenging.