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Krefft's River Tortoise
Emydura krefftii
Family :"Tortoises"
 Chelidae
Description :Oval shell to 34cm. Olive brown to black. Yellow stripe starting from the eye. Short neck. Eats fruits, molluscs and fish.
Typical Habitat :Rivers, creeks, pools and lagoons.
Distribution :Coastal areas from Princess Charlotte Bay to Gympie.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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