Eastern Long-necked Turtle
Chelodina longicollis
Conservation Status
Data DeficientReptilia · Chelidae
About
The eastern long-necked turtle, also known commonly as the common long-necked turtle and the common snake-necked turtle, is an eastern Australian species of freshwater snake-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species inhabits a wide variety of water bodies and is an opportunistic feeder. It is a side-necked turtle (Pleurodira), meaning that it bends its head sideways into its shell rather than pulling it directly back.
Fun Fact
The species inhabits a wide variety of water bodies and is an opportunistic feeder.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout southeastern Australia, where it is found west of Adelaide (South Australia) eastwards throughout Victoria, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales, and northwards to the Fitzroy River of Queensland.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance