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Turtle Species
White-throated Snapping Turtle
Elseya albagula
- Scientific nameElseya albagula
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Max carapace length45 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan22 years
- DietHerbivorous
- iNaturalist observations49
About this species
Elseya albagula, commonly known as the white-throated snapping turtle, is one of the largest species of chelid turtles in the world, growing to about 45 cm (18 in) carapace length.
Source: Wikipedia「Elseya albagula」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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