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| Classification (HAGRID: 04029) | |
| Taxonomy | Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry) Order: Testudines (Taxon entry) Family: Chelydridae Genus: Macrochelys |
| Species | Macrochelys temminckii |
| Common name | Alligator snapping turtle |
| Synonyms | Macroclemys temminckii, Chelonura temminckii |
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits | |
| Maximum longevity | 70.3 years (captivity) |
| Source | ref. 451 |
| Sample size | small |
| Data quality | acceptable |
| Observations | No observations are presently available |
Life history traits (averages) | |
| Female sexual maturity | 4,015 days |
| Male sexual maturity | 4,015 days |
| Incubation | 120 days |
| Clutch size | 30 (oviparous) |
| Adult weight | 58,500 g |
Metabolism | |
| No information on metabolism available. | |
References |
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[0439] Roger Conant et al. (1998), A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America | |
External resources | |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System | ITIS 668671 |
| Animal Diversity Web | ADW account |
| Encyclopedia of Life | Search EOL |
| Genome Project | Search NCBI |
| Entrez | |
| Ageing literature | |
| Images | Google Image search |
| Internet | Search Google |
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