IRWIN’S TURTLE Also known as Yellowheaded Turtle. A member of a complex species previously known as Elseya dentata. Restricted to the
Burdekin River of north-eastern
Queensland, this species is well known for the extensive blanching
of the head that occurs in adult females. Habits poorly known.
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