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Northern Long-necked Turtle They are found in Northern Territory, Qld and W Australia. Their habiat is rivers and billabongs. They have the uniqua ability to nest and lay eggs under water. (Chelodina rugosa) Chelodina rugosa,Northern Australian Snakeneck Turtle Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Northern Long-necked Turtle

They are found in Northern Territory, Qld and W Australia. Their habiat is rivers and billabongs. They have the uniqua ability to nest and lay eggs under water. (Chelodina rugosa)

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The Northern Australian Snakeneck Turtle

Chelodina rugosa is a snake-necked turtle turtles from the family (Chelidae). The species previously belonged to the genus Macrochelodina, and before that was the species to the genus Chelodina counted, so that the scientific naming is sometimes confusing. The species was first scientifically described by William Ogilby in 1890.

The turtle is a larger species and reaches a maximum length of 35 inches. The color is dark brown to black. The head and legs are brown to gray in color. Under.. more

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2013. Captured Oct 20, 2013 11:53.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/12s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm