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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Northern Snapping Turtle Elseya dentata | |
| Family : | "Tortoises" Chelidae |
| Description : | Shell 45cm. Brown to dark brown, large adults are black. Young have a serrated rear edge to the shell. Short neck, adults have rounded bumps. Eats aquatic animals, carrion, algae and vegetation. Lays up to 15 eggs, which hatch after 150 days. |
| Typical Habitat : | Rivers and lagoons. |
| Distribution : | Coastal areas from Derby W.A. across the Top End of N.T. and coastal QLD to Marybough, except tip of Cape York. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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