alligator snapping turtle

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/alligator_snapping_turtle

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	gptkb:species
gptkbp:class	gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:clutchSize	8-52 eggs
gptkbp:commonName	gptkb:alligator_snapping_turtle
gptkbp:conservationStatus	Vulnerable
gptkbp:describedBy	gptkb:Georges_Cuvier
gptkbp:describedYear	1835
gptkbp:diet	gptkb:carnivore gptkb:fish amphibians other turtles
gptkbp:family	gptkb:Chelydridae
gptkbp:foundIn	southeastern United States
gptkbp:genus	gptkb:Macrochelys
gptkbp:habitat	lakes freshwater rivers swamps
gptkbp:IUCNStatus	VU
gptkbp:kingdom	gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length	up to 80 cm
gptkbp:lifespan	up to 70 years
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:nativeTo	gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notableFeature	powerful jaws spiked shell worm-like tongue appendage
gptkbp:order	gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:phylum	gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:protectedBy	gptkb:CITES_Appendix_III
gptkbp:range	Alligator_snapping_turtle_range.png
gptkbp:reproduction	oviparous
gptkbp:scientificName	gptkb:Macrochelys_temminckii
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism	males larger than females
gptkbp:threats	habitat loss overharvesting illegal pet trade
gptkbp:weight	up to 80 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Chelydridae gptkb:Cameron_Park_Zoo gptkb:Little_River_National_Wildlife_Refuge gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Zoo
gptkbp:bfsLayer	6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	alligator snapping turtle