Microhabitat, movement, and morphology of repatriated alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) from three sites in east Texas

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US Department of Agriculture, and US Forest Service. Microhabitat, movement, and morphology of repatriated alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) from three sites in east Texas. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2026-05-31. https://doi.org/10.3886/E248755V1

Project Description

Project Title:  View help for Project Title Microhabitat, movement, and morphology of repatriated alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) from three sites in east Texas
Summary:  View help for Summary This data publication contains morphological, spatial, and environmental data collected on confiscated alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) released at three sites within the Neches, Cypress, and Sabine river drainages in Texas. Morphological data on 23 (7-8 per site) alligator snapping turtles was recorded once before subsequent release. Telemetry data were collected approximately weekly from June 2021 to June 2022 via radiotelemetry. Microhabitat data were collected once during that same time period, via radiotelemetry. GPS coordinates and microhabitat data were collected at alligator snapping turtle localities and at random points.
Original Distribution URL:  View help for Original Distribution URL https://www.fs.usda.gov/rds/archive/catalog/RDS-2024-0074

Scope of Project

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms biota; Ecology; Ecosystems; Environment; Animal ecology; Wildlife (or Fauna); Reptiles; morphology; radiotelemetry; alligator snapping turtle; Macrochelys temminckii; microhabitat; Texas; Louisiana
Geographic Coverage:  View help for Geographic Coverage Texas, Louisiana
Time Period(s):  View help for Time Period(s) 6/22/2021 – 6/28/2022
Data Type(s):  View help for Data Type(s) observational data
Collection Notes:  View help for Collection Notes DOI: https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2024-0074 Authors: Schalk, Christopher M. ; Glasscock, Jessica L. ; Adams, Connor S. Publication year: 2025 (Downloaded 2026-05-30)


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