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The Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus) is an endangered species of short-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to the Mary River in south-east Queensland , Australia. Although this turtle was known to inhabit the Mary River for nearly 30 years, it was not until 1994 that it was recognised as a new species. [ 3 ]
The Mary River turtle and the Queensland lungfish attracted particular attention regarding their conservation. The Mary River turtle, whose only known home is the Mary River, is a cloacal ventilator ("bum breather" – it uses oxygen from water taken in through its tail), and is listed in the top 25 most endangered turtle species in the world ...
Genus Eretmochelys - hawksbill sea turtle; Genus Lepidochelys - ridley sea turtle; Genus Natator - flatback sea turtle; Family Dermochelyidae [6] Genus Dermochelys - leatherback sea turtle; Superfamily Kinosternoidea. Family Dermatemydidae [6] Genus Dermatemys - Central American river turtle; Family Kinosternidae [6] Genus Claudius - narrow ...
The Mary River turtle and the Queensland lungfish attracted particular attention regarding their conservation. The turtle, whose only known home is the Mary River, is a cloacal ventilator ('bum breather' - it uses oxygen from water taken in through its tail), and is listed in the top 25 most endangered turtle species in the world.
The smaller members of the family include the Macleay River turtle (Emydura macquarii) at around 16 cm, [5] twist-necked turtle (Platemys platycephala) at 18 cm and the western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) at 15 cm, whereas the larger species such as the mata mata (Chelus fimbriata) and the white-throated snapping turtle (Elseya albagula ...
The turtle is living at a wildlife center in Massachusetts. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Mary River may refer to: . Mary River (Northern Territory), Australia Mary River (Queensland), Australia Mary River cod, an endangered freshwater fish; Mary River turtle, endemic to the Mary River in Queensland
This bog turtle displays the keeled carapace, large bridge, and small head found in most emydids. The upper shell of most emydids is the shape of a low arch, although in some species, it is domed. The upper shell may have one or two ridges that run from front to the back of the animal (a projection commonly called a "keel"), or such a feature ...