Alligator snapping turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
ok. 55 cmAdult male
carapace length
carapace length
między końcami karapaksu · bez głowy i ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- dorosłe około 16–68 kg; rekordy większeDorosłe osobniki
Alligator snapping turtle — size comparison
The alligator snapping turtle is a large freshwater turtle of the southern United States. It inhabits deeper rivers, oxbow lakes and swamps, often choosing cove
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Length
między końcami karapaksu · bez głowy i ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Carapace lengthScale in cm
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approx. 55 cm
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Alligator snapping turtle — size comparison — facts and sources
The alligator snapping turtle is a large freshwater turtle of the southern United States. It inhabits deeper rivers, oxbow lakes and swamps, often choosing cover near the bottom. A rough, strongly ridged shell, large head and powerful hooked beak create its distinctive appearance.
It can wait for prey with its mouth open. A wormlike tongue appendage moves to attract fish, which it catches with a rapid jaw closure. It eats fish, other aquatic animals and carrion. Colouring and uneven skin and shell help it blend into sediment and submerged objects. A long neck allows a rapid strike at nearby prey.
Females come ashore to lay eggs in soil. Young live independently from the start, using food and hiding places appropriate to their small size.
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