North Australia Snake-Necked Turtle
This species of turtle is native to the northern regions of Australia southern New Guinea. Northern snake-necked turtles are carnivorous, and will hide under rocks or burrow in mud to ambush their prey.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span31-37
- Body size11 inches
- Native habitat Freshwater systems and coastlines of northern Australia, southern New Guinea
- DietFish, tadpoles, worms, insects