Chelydra: Genus Chelydra

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptila
Order: Testudines
Family: Chelydridae
Genus: Chelydra

The genus Chelydra consists of one speceis, the Common Snapping Turtle.  It ranges from Canada south to Ecuador but only as far west as the Rocky Mountains.

Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2009. "Chelydra" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Feb 09, 2012 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/reptiles/turtles/snapping-turtles/chelydra
Nelson, R.
Rob Nelson (author)
University of Hawaii
Created on: Apr 7th, 2009
Last updated: Apr 9th, 2011
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Species that exist in this taxonomy

Common Snapping Turtle

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