Kingdom  Animalia
Phylum  Chordata
Class  Reptilia
Order  Testudines
Family  Chelydridae
Genus  Macroclemys
Species  Macroclemys temminckii

Alligator Snapping Turtle

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The alligator snapping turtle is considered threatened in Texas and over much of its native range (Texas Parks and Wildlife).  It is being considered for listing as endangered under federal law, but due to the solitary, sedentary and secretive lifestyle of the alligator snapper, no conclusive population estimates can be made (Pritchard 1989).