LC Omnivore Freshwater
4.5–16 kg
Weight
30–50 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
North America
Found In
Endemic to North America, the Common Snapping Turtle is an omnivore species inhabiting freshwater habitats. Weighing 4.5–16 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Documented in 3 U.S. National Parks
The Common Snapping Turtle has 3 field records across 3 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 3 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Hot Springs National Park | Native | Common | — |
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Common Snapping Turtle | Omnivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.3 kg | 6.3 kg | ↑ 64% |
| Height | 28 cm | — | — |
| Lifespan | 40 yrs | 17.5 yrs | ↑ 129% |
Endemic to North America
Habitat: Freshwater
Found In: North America
Coloration: Brown, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 40–80 days
Offspring per Birth: 20-30
Lifespan: 30–50 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #32 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Japanese Macaque | 10–14 kg | LC |
| 31 | Aardwolf | 8–14 kg | LC |
| 32 | Common Snapping Turtle | 4.5–16 kg | LC |
| 33 | Patagonian Mara | 5.5–16 kg | LC |
| 34 | Three-Toed Sloth | Up to 8 kg | LC |
| 35 | Arctic Fox | 2.5–9 kg | LC |