IRWIN’S TURTLE
Elseya irwini

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. (Burdekin River, Qld)

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