Macrochelys: Genus Macrochelys

Classification

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

The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in the world.  It is the only living member of the genus Macrochelys.

Macrochelys temminckii distribution map

Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2009. "Macrochelys" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed May 25, 2013 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/reptiles/turtles/snapping-turtles/macrochelys
Nelson, R.
Rob Nelson (author)
University of Hawaii
Created on: Apr 6th, 2009
Last updated: Apr 9th, 2011
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Species that exist in this taxonomy

Alligator Snapping Turtle

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