物种 / 龟鳖目
拉氏齿缘龟
Elseya (Pelocomastes) lavarackorum
Elseya lavarackorum, known as the Gulf snapping turtle or Riversleigh snapping turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle found in northern Australia.
分类路径：龟鳖目 (TESTUDINES) > 侧颈龟亚目 (PLEURODIRA) > 蛇颈龟总科 (CHELOIDEA) > 蛇颈龟科 (CHELIDAE) > 澳龟亚科 (EMYDURINAE) > 齿缘龟属 (Elseya) > 大头齿缘龟亚属 (Elseya (Pelocomastes)) > 拉氏齿缘龟 (Elseya (Pelocomastes) lavarackorum)。顺这个路径能知道它在龟鳖目里属于哪个科、哪个属，方便和相近物种做对比。
- 中文名
- 拉氏齿缘龟
- 英文名
- Gulf Snapping Turtle
- 拉丁学名
- Elseya (Pelocomastes) lavarackorum
- 分类等级
- 物种
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Elseya lavarackorum
Trivia
The specific epithet honors the Lavarack family, associated with the type locality Riversleigh Station in Queensland.
Overview
Elseya lavarackorum, known as the Gulf snapping turtle or Riversleigh snapping turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle found in northern Australia.
Scientific Name
Elseya lavarackorum
Ecological Habits
Occurs in perennial rivers and associated waterholes. Diet includes aquatic invertebrates, fish, and vegetation.
Major Threats & Conservation
Threats include habitat degradation from cattle grazing and water extraction. Conservation measures are needed to protect remaining populations.
Morphological Characteristics
Carapace length up to 30 cm SCL, females larger than males. Shell relatively flat with distinct vertebral scutes.
Natural Distribution & Conservation Status
Distribution: Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland). IUCN Red List: Not Evaluated (NE). TFTSG Provisional Red List: Not listed.
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