TThe red-bellied short-necked turtle is a popular choice for keeping as a pet. Although it has a good temperament, the turtle might bite when feels threatened and leaves a strong wound.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Pleurodira |
| Family |
Chelidae |
| Genus |
Emydura |
| Scientific Name |
Emydura subglobosa |
| Other Names |
Jardine River turtle, pink-bellied side-necked turtle |
| Size |
5.24-10.4 in (13-26.4 cm) |
| Weight |
1.10 lb |
| Color |
Olive head, gray neck with red strokes, yellow stripes throughout the nose to the iris |
| Distribution |
New Guinea and Australia |
| Habitat |
Lakes and lagoons |
| Diet |
Sponges, mollusks, aquatic plants, fish |
| Predators |
Water rats, cats, foxes, crocodiles, and tiger sharks |
| Breeding Time |
August-October |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| Clutch Size |
4-11 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
7-12 years |
| Average Lifespan |
15-20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Emydura Subglobosa
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Red-bellied Short-necked Turtle
