Gallery description : types of turtles with pictures
Snapping Turtles are reptiles that lead a solitary lifestyle. chelydridae is the scientific name for a snapping turtle. Such a name is based on the genus of the reptile - chelydra. Top speed of snapping turtles can be up to 4km/h (2.4mph). Snapping Turtles life span is 20-32 years. The usual weight of chelydridae is 16-136kg (35-300lbs). 47-80cm (18.5-31in) is a size of a snapping turtle.
Facts about snapping turtles
| Name | Snapping Turtle |
| Main Prey | Fish, birds, frogs |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Top Speed | 4km/h (2.4mph) |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Weight | 16-136kg (35-300lbs) |
| Life Span | 20-32 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Type | Reptile |
| Scientific Name | Chelydridae |
| Colour | Brown, tan, black |
| Average Litter Size | 35 |
| Size | 47-80cm (18.5-31in) |
| Skin Type | Scales |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Predators | Human, raccoon, alligator |
| Conservation Status | Threatened |
| Family | Chelydridae |
| Genus | Chelydra |
| Habitat | Slow rivers, lakes and marshland |
Image Details
| Description | Types of turtles with pictures. Credit: Suzanne L. Collins, CNAH |
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