Emydura macquarii (common names include Murray River turtle, [7] Macquarie River turtle, [8] eastern short-necked turtle, eastern short-neck turtle and southern river turtle) [9] is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. It is a wide-ranging species that occurs throughout many of the rivers of the eastern half of Australia.

Emydura macquarii, commonly known as the Macquarie River Turtle, is a freshwater turtle native to Australia. This species is known for its resilience and adaptability, making it one of the most widespread turtles in southeastern Australia.

The Murray River turtle has a shorter neck, a band of cream from mouth to neck, and a pale underside with no black lines. Distribution and habitat. Found more commonly in central and north Victoria, the Murray River turtle frequents large waterways and can be found in ornamental ponds, large lakes, and river drainages. Diet

The Murray River Turtle also known as the Macquarie turtle or Murray short-necked turtle, has a shell that is predominantly medium to dark brown above, and cream coloured below. The male has a much fatter and longer tail than the female.

Murray River turtles are found near headwaters at many locations west of the Great Dividing Range. Throughout its known distribution, from the Balonne, which runs into the Condamine before connecting to the Darling River, and in many other reaches running north to meet the Murray, these turtles display morphological variations [2] .

Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii macquarii). Natural habitat: These turtles are found in NSW and south-east Queensland. The Eastern Long-neck turtle prefers swamps, lakes, billabongs, and slow-moving weedy rivers and streams, but can also occur in swift-flowing watercourses and can be found dispersing overland.

The eastern long-necked turtle is the smallest of the . three species of turtle found in the Murraylands and . Riverland region. Turtles play a crucial role in the River Murray ecosystem and are culturally significant to the region’s First Nations. Turtles are under threat from a range of issues but there are a number of ways the community ...

The Murray River turtle is a wide-ranging species that occurs throughout many of the rivers of the eastern half of Australia. It is found primarily in the Murray River Basin and all its major tributaries, along with a number of coastal rivers up the New South Wales Coast.

• The Murray River Turtle has a short neck and can grow to be around 30cm long. • Male Murray River Turtles have a much fatter and longer tail then the female. • The turtle’s shell is a medium brown to dark brown in colour on the top, whilst the underneath is a creamy yellow. • They have small eyes that are yellow with a large round ...

There are 3 species of turtle found in the River Murray. They play a crucial role in the river ecosystem and are culturally significant to First Nations people.