Specimen Information

Macrochelys temminckii
Macrochelys temminckii
(Alligator Snapping Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map

Specimen ID643608
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusMacrochelys
Speciestemminckii
Common NameAlligator Snapping Turtle
StateCA
CountyImperial
LocalityImperial Reservoir dam (at trash rack)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameImperial Reservoir
HUC8 Number15030104
HUC10 NameMartinez Lake-Colorado River
HUC10 Number1503010413
HUC12 NameSenator Wash
HUC12 Number150301041310
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Collection Day3
Collection Month3
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJoe Mitchell
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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Macrochelys temminckii

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2025].

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