Reptile
Alligator Snapping Turtle
The prehistoric lure-fishing giant of American rivers
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Chelydridae is a taxonomic family in the order Testudines, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Alligator Snapping Turtle and Snapping Turtle. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator Snapping Turtle Macrochelys temminckii | 80 kg | 80 cm | 4 km/h | 70 yrs | North America | Vulnerable |
| Snapping Turtle Chelydra serpentina | 14 kg | 50 cm | 5 km/h | 40 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.