The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is a large species of turtle in the family Chelydridae. They are the largest freshwater turtle in North America. [5]

The largest alligator snapping turtle ever recorded was captured in 2015 by a team of researchers from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. The turtle weighed a whopping 249 pounds and was estimated to …

Aug 27, 2025 · The largest snapping turtle on record was a 16-year-old alligator snapping turtle that weighed 249 pounds. This massive turtle was weighed at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago in 1999.

May 7, 2024 · They were shooting for a line-class record, which means they had to land a giant alligator gar on 4-pound test line in order for it to be considered as a new world record by the International …

Oct 27, 2016 · The largest snapping turtles (family Chelydridae) are the alligator snapping turtles, genus Macrochelys, named after their large head, plated shell and extremely powerful bite.

Alligator snapping turtle, (Macrochelys temminckii), species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelydridae. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle in North America …

Nov 9, 2021 · The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is the largest freshwater turtle in the United States. This hulking, dinosaur-like turtle lurks along the bottom of waterways in the …

Unlike all other species of snapping turtle, this one has eyes on the sides of its head. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species of freshwater turtle.

The alligator snapping turtle is a true prehistoric predator, perfectly adapted to life in North America’s freshwater ecosystems. With its massive size, powerful jaws, and unique hunting technique, it …

Dec 12, 2025 · According to documented records, the largest alligator snapping turtle ever found measured an astonishing length of 2.2 meters (7.2 feet), tipping the scales at a whopping 113.4 …