Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID238292
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusChelydra
Speciesserpentina
Common NameSnapping Turtle
StatePR
CountyRio Grande
LocalityEspiritu Santo River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 NameBahia de San Juan-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number2101000508
HUC12 NameBahia de San Juan-Atlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number210100050800
Map
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Collection Month3
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsTwo adults, probably escapees, were captured by personnel from the Espiritu Santo River Natural Reserve
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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