American Alligator vs Painted Turtle
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
American Alligator
4.6 m
Human
1.75 m
Painted Turtle
0.25 m
| American Alligator | Painted Turtle | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 68–450 kg | 0.3–0.5 kg |
| Length | 1.8–4.6 m | 10–25 cm |
| Top Speed | 17 km/h | 16 km/h |
| Lifespan | 35–50 yrs | 20–50 yrs |
| Incubation | 65 days | 72 days |
| Offspring | 20–50 | 4–15 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | swamp, Wetland, River, Forest | Wetland, Lake, River, Forest |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Alligatoridae | Emydidae |
| Order | Crocodilia | Testudines |