Chelodina longicollis

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1 Eastern Long-necked Turtle at Wodonga, VIC

Chelodina longicollis at Wodonga, VIC - 3 Oct 2020 08:30 AM

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Chelodina longicollis	DamianMichael	6 Oct 2020
Chelodina longicollis	DamianMichael	6 Oct 2020
Unverified	KylieWaldon	3 Oct 2020

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At first I thought it was a rock, then a hat, then a turtle's shell. I took a photo not realising I also had a shot of the head.

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DamianMichael

6 Oct 2020

Thanks for the observation, the short head and dark edges to the scutes can just be seen providing enough detail to distinguish the species. Looks like it sustained an injury to the rear left section of its shell at some time.

KylieWaldon

6 Oct 2020

Thanks Damian. Yes - noticed the nick - that's why I thought at first it was a WW1 helmet! There was a rusted metal drum not far away. I didn't want to scare it so I took just the one quick photo and left it alone.

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Location information

Coordinates 146.888902 -36.173751
Places Wodonga, VIC

Sighting information

1 Abundance
3 Oct 2020 08:30 AM Recorded on
KylieWaldon Recorded by

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KylieWaldon Albury, Wodonga NatureMapr Chelodina longicollis Turtles Reptiles and Frogs

Species information

Chelodina longicollis Scientific name
Eastern Long-necked Turtle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 899m Recorded at altitude

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