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Basic information

Chelodina rugosa

Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderTerrapins
FamilyAustro-American Side-necked Turtles
GenusAustralasian Snake-necked Turtles
Czech name
Dlouhokrčka drsná
English name
Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle
Alternative names
Narrow-breasted Snake-necked Turtle), North Australian Snake-necked Turtle, Northern Australian snake-necked turtle, Northern Australian snakeneck turtle, Northern Long-necked Turtle, Northern Snake-necked Turtle, OBLONG TURTLE, Siebenrock’s Snake-necked Turtle, SOUTHWESTERN LONG-NECKED TURTLE
Synonyms
Chelodina intergularis, Chelodina siebenrocki
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Wetland
Microhabitat
Aquatic, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

Body mass
max 5,356 g
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Biological characteristics

Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
~30 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
~12 individuals
Sex determination
Genetic sex determination
Egg length
~20 mm
Egg width
~15 mm
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

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