Common Snake-necked Turtle
Chelodina longicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyChelidae (Austro-American Side-necked Turtles)
- GenusChelodina (Australasian Snake-necked Turtles)
- SpeciesChelodina longicollis (Common Snake-necked Turtle)
About the Common Snake-necked Turtle
The eastern long-necked turtle (Chelodina longicollis), also known commonly as the common long-necked turtle and the common snake-necked turtle, is an eastern Australian species of freshwater snake-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species inhabits a wide variety of water bodies and is an opportunistic feeder. It is a side-necked turtle (Pleurodira), meaning that it bends its head sideways into its shell rather than pulling it directly back.
Chelodina longicollis is found throughout southeastern Australia, where it is found west of Adelaide (South Australia) eastwards throughout Victoria, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales, and northwards to the Fitzroy River of Queensland. Where Chelodina longicollis comes in contact with Chelodina canni the two species freely hybridise, exhibiting hybrid vigour in the Styx River Drainage of Queensland. C. longicollis has been introduced to Tasmania, likely via the pet trade.
Chelodina longicollis has also been introduced to the Perth and Albany metropolitan areas of southwestern Australia, where it is known to hybridise with the local oblong turtle (Chelodina oblonga). This is again likely due to long... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Common Snake-necked Turtle in Royal 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 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Flinders Chase | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Snake-necked Turtle in Royal National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Common Snake-necked Turtle sighting in Royal National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Snake-necked Turtle in Royal National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Common Snake-necked Turtle in Royal National Park in our monthly data.