Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle)
<p>The Eastern Long-neck Turtle is one of a large and diverse group of long-neck, snake-neck or ‘side-necked’ turtles. When it feels threatened, this turtle will emit an offensive smelling fluid from its musk glands. This trait gives the turtle one of its other common names, ‘stinker’.</p>
<p>The Eastern Long-neck Turtle is carnivorous, eating a variety of animals, including insects, worms, tadpoles, frogs, small fish crustaceans and molluscs. Its shell may grow up to 25cm in length.</p>
<p>Distribution: It is common throughout the region, particular at lower altitudes.</p>
Chelodina longicollis is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Greater Sydney | Riverina Murray | Hume | South East South Australia
Species information
- Chelodina longicollis Scientific name
- Eastern Long-necked Turtle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Up to 899m Recorded at altitude
- 388 images trained Machine learning
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