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Murray River turtle

Emydura macquarii · Chelidae

Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records28,146in 1 country
Most seen inAustralia28,146 records
Red List–IUCN status
Murray River turtle
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About

Murray River turtle in brief

The murray river turtle (Emydura macquarii) is a reptile of the Chelidae family.

In Australia it has 28,146 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, February and March.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Australia28,146 records · best Jan, Feb
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

More of the Chelidae family

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Eastern snake-necked turtle
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Eastern snake-necked turtle

Chelodina longicollis
Eastern snake-necked turtle