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Common Snapping Turtle

 

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Family: Chelydridae
Genus: Chelydra
Species: serpentina
Variety or Subspecies: serpentina

 

Characteristics

Dimensions: 19 2/5 inches (49.4cm) carapace length
Color: dark
Lifespan:   ?
Native/ Introduced: Native
Origin: southern Canada to Ecuador

 

 

Photo: Snapping turtle

 

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