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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| New Guinea Long-necked Turtle Chelodina novaeguineae | |
| Family : | "Tortoises" Chelidae |
| Description : | Shell 30cm. Brown to black with dark mottling, cream belly. Similar in habit to C. longicollis, when the two species overlap, between Ayr and Proserpine, interbreeding can occur. |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamps, lakes and slow-moving fresh water. |
| Distribution : | Coastal strip from the Roper River N.T. to Proserpine. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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