Eastern Short-necked Turtle
Emydura macquarii
About the Eastern Short-necked Turtle
The Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii ) 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. It is also found in the coastal Queensland Rivers and the Cooper Creek Ecosystem, along with Fraser Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Eastern Short-necked Turtle?
The scientific name of the Eastern Short-necked Turtle is Emydura macquarii.
How many Eastern Short-necked Turtle sightings have been recorded?
7,030 observations of the Eastern Short-necked Turtle have been recorded on iNaturalist.
7,030
observations on iNaturalist
