Northern Long-necked 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