Nama Saintifik
Macrochelys Temminckii
Tinggi
40 - 80 cm (Can reach up to 100 cm.)
Berat
70 - 90 kg (Can weigh over 100 kg.)
Jangka Hayat
50 - 100 years
Jumlah
N/A
Nama Samaran
N/A
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Maklumat
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is one of the largest and most powerful freshwater turtle species in the world.
This turtle is known for its alligator-like textured shell, which gives it the name “Alligator Snapping Turtle.”
Its mouth has a worm-shaped lure on its tongue, used to attract prey while hiding.
They have very strong jaws, capable of breaking bones with their bite.
Although solitary by nature, these turtles are not aggressive towards humans unless threatened or provoked.
Tabiat Pemakanan
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is a carnivore, feeding on various types of prey including fish, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates. They also consume carrion and occasionally aquatic plants.
Habitat
This species inhabits rivers, lakes, swamps, and slow-moving waterways in North America, particularly in the Mississippi River Basin.
They prefer to live on the muddy bottoms of water, where they can hide from predators and wait for prey to come by.
Fakta Menarik !
- The Alligator Snapping Turtle has one of the strongest bites among reptiles, with bite force capable of crushing the shells of their prey.
- They can live underwater for extended periods without needing to surface for air, thanks to their very low metabolic rate.