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The western swamp turtle or western swamp tortoise (Pseudemydura umbrina) is a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle endemic to a small portion of Western Australia. [4] [5] It is the only member of the genus Pseudemydura in the monotypic subfamily Pseudemydurinae. [6] It is the sister taxon to the subfamily Chelodininae.
The western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) is a short-necked freshwater turtle and Australia's most critically endangered reptile. The western swamp tortoise has only been recorded at scattered localities in a narrow, three-to-five kilometre strip of the Swan Coastal Plain. Since 1988, Perth Zoo has bred more than 500 western swamp tortoises.
The western swamp turtle aestivates to survive hot summers in the ephemeral swamps it lives in. It buries itself in various media which change depending on location and available substrates. [ 14 ] Because the species is critically endangered, the Perth Zoo began a conservation and breeding program for it.
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 ...
Here are some more fun facts about pet turtles. ... Tortoises are one of the slowest animals on earth, moving at less than 1mph. Contrast this with the turtle’s speed in the water – up to ...
Genus Platemys - twist-necked turtle; Genus Pseudemydura - western swamp turtle; Genus Ranacephala - Hoge's side-necked turtle; Genus Rheodytes; Genus Rhinemys - red side-necked turtle; Superfamily Pelomedusoides. Family Pelomedusidae [4] Genus Pelomedusa - African helmeted turtle; Genus Pelusios; Family Podocnemididae [5] Genus Erymnochelys ...
Emydura victoriae [1] (red-faced turtle) Pseudemydura umbrina [1] (western swamp turtle) Cheloniidae. Caretta caretta [1] (loggerhead sea turtle) Chelonia mydas [1] (green sea turtle) Eretmochelys imbricata [1] (hawksbill sea turtle) Lepidochelys olivacea (olive ridley sea turtle, Pacific ridley sea turtle) Natator depressus [1] (flatback sea ...
Instead of seizing its prey, the turtle seems to enjoy the unexpected encounter, sharing a peaceful moment amidst the dim waters of the swamp. Image credits: Siena International Photo Awards