Fitzroy River Turtle
Rheodytes leukops
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
The Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rheodytes, the other member being the extinct form Rheodytes devisi. The species is endemic to south-eastern Queensland, Australia and only found in tributaries of the Fitzroy River.
Rheodytes leukops, unique représentant du genre Rheodytes, est une espèce de tortues de la famille des Chelidae. Elle est aussi appelée tortue de la Fitzroy River. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du Queensland en Australie.
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Distribution
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