Northern Snake-necked Turtle
Chelodina colliei
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
The oblong turtle (Chelodina oblonga), also known commonly as the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle, southwestern snake-necked turtle, (western) long-neck(ed) turtle, and as yaagan in Noongar language, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to the southwestern part of Western Australia. The species has been successfully bred in captivity in Cologne Zoological Garden, and the estimated life span is 30-40 years.
Chelodina colliei est une espèce de tortues de la famille des Chelidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique d'Australie-Occidentale. Étymologie Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur d'Alexander Collie (1793–1835).
La tortuga de cuello de serpiente del suroeste, también conocida como la tortuga de cuello de serpiente de pecho estrecho (Chelodina colliei) es una especie de tortuga del género Chelodina, perteneciente a la familia Chelidae. Fue descrita científicamente por Gray en 1856. Distribución Se encuentra en Australia (sudoeste de Australia Occidental).
Distribution
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