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Basic information

Emydura macquarii

Murray River Turtle

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderTerrapins
FamilyAustro-American Side-necked Turtles
GenusAustralasian Short-necked Turtles
Czech name
Emydura říční
English name
Murray River Turtle
Alternative names
Australian Big-headed Side-necked Turtle, Brisbane Short-necked Turtle, Eastern Short-necked Turtle, Emmott’s Short-necked Turtle, Fraser Island Short-necked Turtle, Hunter River Short-necked Turtle, Macleay River Short-necked Turtle, Macquarie Turtle, Southern River Turtle
Synonyms
Emydura canni, Emydura macquarii binjing, Emydura macquarii dharra, Emydura macquarii dharuk, Emydura macquarii gunnabarra, Emydura signata, Emys macquaria, Euchelymys sulcifera, Chelymys cooki, Chelymys johncanni, Chelymys krefftii, Chelymys victoriae var. marmorata, Chelymys victoriae var. sulcata, Chelymys windorah, Chelys (Hydraspis) macquarii, Tropicochelymys insularis
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Coastal, Freshwater, Wetland
Microhabitat
Aquatic
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Size and appearance

Body mass
max 4,955 g
Hatchling mass
max 10.1 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 25.5 years
Activity
Diurnal
Diet
Piscivore
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
~13 individuals
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4