Chelydridae
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Chelydra serpentina, the common snapping turtle, is a widespread freshwater turtle with details on its description, ecology, reproduction, and use as food.
Central American Snapping Turtle
Chelydra rossignonii (Bocourt, 1868)
Chelydra rossignonii is a nocturnal, mostly aquatic Central American snapping turtle with a ridged coarse carapace.
South American Snapping Turtle
Chelydra acutirostris Peters, 1862
Chelydra acutirostris, the South American snapping turtle, is a Chelydridae species endemic to Central and NW South America.
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii Troost, 1835
This is a detailed description of Macrochelys temminckii, the alligator snapping turtle, covering its traits, range, and life history.
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