Red-bellied short-necked turtle explained

The red-bellied short-necked turtle (Emydura subglobosa), also known commonly as the pink-bellied side-necked turtle and the Jardine River turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is native to Australia and New Guinea. There are two recognized subspecies.

Description

E. subglobosa, a hard-shelled aquatic turtle of the family Chelidae, is generally one of the more colorful members of the family.[1]

Geographic range

E. subglobosa is found in northern Queensland, Australia, and in southern New Guinea.[2]

Habitat

E. subglobosa lives in freshwater rivers and swamps, and also in lagoons and lakes.

In captivity

The red-bellied short-necked turtle is popular as a pet. A 75-gallon or larger aquarium is used to house this species. In captivity, it feeds on fish, commercial turtle pellets, and plant matter.

Due to Australia's ban of exporting wild-caught animals, all wild-caught individuals are from New Guinea. In Florida in the United States, E. subglobosa had been bred to supply the market. Hong Kong and Taiwan had also bred the red-bellied short-necked turtle.

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Notes and References

  1. Cann, J. & Sadlier, R. 2017. Freshwater turtles of Australia. CSIRO Publishing 464 pp.
  2. IUCN Red List (2000).