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Turtle Species
Irwin's Snapping Turtle
Elseya irwini
- Scientific nameElseya irwini
- FamilySnake-necked turtles (Chelidae)
- Longest recorded lifespan30 years
- LifestyleAquatic
- iNaturalist observations57
About this species
Irwin's turtle is a rare species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. They are endemic to Australia, originating from the lower region of the Burdekin River area in northern Queensland, and were named after the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin.
Source: Wikipedia「Irwin's turtle」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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