Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID156031
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusChelydra
Speciesserpentina
Common NameSnapping Turtle
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityPalos Verdes
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSan Gabriel
HUC8 Number18070106
Map
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Collection Year1976
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12121
Author:Bury, R.B., and R.A. Luckenbach
Date:1976
Title:Introduced amphibians and reptiles in California.
Journal:Biological Conservation
Volume:10
Pages:1-14
Commentsliterature states specimens was "released or observed"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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