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.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Common Snapping Turtle | Omnivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.3 kg | 6.3 kg | ↑ 64% |
| Height | 28 cm | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Common Snapping Turtle inhabits freshwater habitats. It can be found in North America.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Common Snapping Turtle is a solitary species belonging to the Chelydridae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Common Snapping Turtle is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 42 omnivore species, the Common Snapping Turtle’s weight of 4.5–16 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 6.3 kg.
Weight rank: #32 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Common Snapping Turtle weigh?
A Common Snapping Turtle typically weighs 4.5–16 kg, which is well above average compared to the median of 6.3 kg among omnivore species.
What is the conservation status of the Common Snapping Turtle?
The Common Snapping Turtle is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Common Snapping Turtle live?
The Common Snapping Turtle is found in North America, in freshwater habitats.
How does the Common Snapping Turtle reproduce?
The Common Snapping Turtle has a gestation period of 40–80 days and typically produces 20-30 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 11, 2026