Manning River Helmeted Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles & Tortoises

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Manning River Helmeted TurtleScientific Name: Myuchelys purvisiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Turtles & TortoisesSize: Carapace length: 6–8 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.2 lb (500–1,000 g)Lifespan: 25–40+ years in pristine wild freshwater...

Gulf Snapping Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Gulf Snapping TurtleScientific Name: Elseya lavarackorumCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 11.8–15.0 in (30–38 cm); females substantially larger than malesWeight: 8.8–17.6 lb (4.0–8.0 kg)Lifespan: 30–50+ years in...

Fitzroy River Turtle

Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fitzroy River TurtleScientific Name: Rheodytes leukopsCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 8.5–10.5 in (22–27 cm); Weight: 3.5–5.5 lb (1.6–2.5 kg)Weight: 3.5–5.5 lb (1.6–2.5 kg)Lifespan: 30–45+ years in...

Mary River Turtle

Reptiles > Turtles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mary River TurtleScientific Name: Elusor macrurusType: Reptile (Chelidae / Short-necked Turtle)Size: Carapace length: 30–42 cm (12–16.5 in); tail up to two-thirds carapace length in malesWeight: 3.5–7.0 kg (7.7–15.4 lb)Lifespan: 30–50+ years in...