物种 / 龟鳖目
白胸齿缘龟
Elseya (Elseya) branderhorsti
The White-bellied Snapping Turtle, a large Australasian side-necked turtle inhabiting southern New Guinea.
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- 中文名
- 白胸齿缘龟
- 英文名
- Southern New Guinea Snapping Turtle
- 拉丁学名
- Elseya (Elseya) branderhorsti
- 分类等级
- 物种
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Elseya branderhorsti
Trivia
Originally described as Emydura branderhorsti; later transferred to genus Elseya. The neotype was designated from the Bensbach River, Papua New Guinea.
Overview
The White-bellied Snapping Turtle, a large Australasian side-necked turtle inhabiting southern New Guinea.
Scientific Name
Elseya branderhorsti
Ecological Habits
Aquatic, inhabiting rivers and swamps of the Trans-Fly region. Snapping turtle, ambushing prey; diet includes fish, invertebrates, and carrion.
Major Threats & Conservation
Listed as Vulnerable due to limited range, habitat degradation from agriculture and mining, and potential overharvesting for food. Protected areas and monitoring needed.
Morphological Characteristics
Large size: male up to 40.2 cm SCL, female up to 48.1 cm SCL. Distinctive white or cream-colored plastron (belly), dark carapace. Head large with strong jaws.
Natural Distribution & Conservation Status
Distributed in southern Papua New Guinea and adjacent Papua, Indonesia. IUCN Red List: Vulnerable (VU). TFTSG Provisional Red List: Vulnerable.
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