Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID237031
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusChelydra
Speciesserpentina
Common NameSnapping Turtle
StateCA
CountySan Diego
LocalitySan Diego River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSan Diego
HUC8 Number18070304
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:15976
Author:Lemm, Jeffrey M.
Date:2006
Title:Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region.
Publisher:University of California Press.
Pages:328
CommentsReproduction was not thought to occur in this county, but at least one nest has been found. (No specific date was listed)
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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