Specimen Information

Macrochelys temminckii
Macrochelys temminckii
(Alligator Snapping Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID156089
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusMacrochelys
Speciestemminckii
Common NameAlligator Snapping Turtle
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
LocalityReflecting Pool, Mall area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameRock Creek-Potomac River
HUC10 Number0207001001
HUC12 NamePimmit Run-Potomac River
HUC12 Number020700100103
Map
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Collection Month8
Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13340
Author:Katz, C.
Date:1994
Title:Mall safari bags snapping turtle.
Publisher:The Washington Times
Volume:8
Issue:8
Pages:C4
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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