Fishing for Alligator snapping turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The alligator snapping turtle is a massive freshwater turtle with a heavy, ridged, spiked brown carapace, powerful hooked jaws, and a worm-like pink appendage on its tongue. Native to rivers of the southeastern United States, it lies motionless on muddy bottoms. It is the largest freshwater turtle in North America, reaching about 32 inches and over 250 pounds. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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