Yellow-bellied Snapping Turtle
Elseya flaviventralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyChelidae (Austro-American Side-necked Turtles)
- GenusElseya (Australasian Snapping Turtles)
- SpeciesElseya flaviventralis (Yellow-bellied Snapping Turtle)
1 Verified sightings at Kakadu National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Yellow-bellied Snapping Turtle
Elseya flaviventralis, the yellow bellied snapping turtle, is a species of large river snapping turtles from the Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a member of the nominate subgenus Elseya. This species is named for the yellow colored plastron unique among the Australian members of the genus. All other members having at least some degree of black coloration. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-bellied Snapping Turtle in Kakadu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.