Chelydera represents those species that have often been termed the Chelodina B group or thick necked snake neck turtles. The subgenus was described in 2020 by Thomson & Georges (in …

All snake-necked turtles appear to be strongly aquatic and prefer to walk along the bottom of streams and other water bodies rather than swim. They are carnivores and prey on fish. When …

Snake-necked turtles are a family of side-necked turtles, known for their efficient and lightening-fast ambush hunting style. But they aren’t all predators, some prefer grasses and algae, and …

Australian snake-necked turtles, sometimes called common or eastern long-necked turtles, are named for their long, narrow necks. This semi-aquatic turtle is dark gray or brown with a yellow …

The common snake-necked turtle is commonly hunted by indigenous Australians for their meat. They are also studied as biological indicators of wetland habitat quality.

Meet the common snake-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis) including their appearance, diet, lifespan, habitat, range, breeding and behavior.

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Jul 28, 2022 · As its name suggests, this turtle has a long neck, which is usually about half the length of its carapace (shell). It has webbed feet used for swimming and digging.

The snake-necked turtle’s serpentine anatomy, high-speed feeding, and exceptional aquatic specialization make it one of the most unusual and evolutionarily distinct turtles in the world.

Jul 28, 2023 · Eastern snake-necked Turtles are also called the common snake necked or eastern long-necked. The eastern snake-necked tortoise, like all snake-necked species, has a long …