Specimen Information

Chelydra serpentina
Chelydra serpentina
(Snapping Turtle)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID115697
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusChelydra
Speciesserpentina
Common NameSnapping Turtle
StateCA
CountySan Diego
LocalityBuena Vista lagoon, immediately west of I-5, city of Oceanside
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSan Luis Rey-Escondido
HUC8 Number18070303
HUC10 NameSan Marcos Creek-Frontal Gulf of Santa Catalina
HUC10 Number1807030305
HUC12 NameBuena Vista Creek
HUC12 Number180703030501
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDan C. Holland
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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