Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1883957
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusMacrochelys
Speciestemminckii
Common NameAlligator Snapping Turtle
StateWA
CountyThurston
LocalityClear Lake, Near Otter Beach boat launch in Clearwood community
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNisqually
HUC8 Number17110015
HUC10 NameMiddle Nisqually River
HUC10 Number1711001502
HUC12 NamePowell Creek-Nisqually River
HUC12 Number171100150205
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month6
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsRP found an Alligator snapping turtle, about 2ft in diameter, along trail leading to boat launch.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2025].

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