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Emydura macquarii krefftii

The Krefft's River Turtle is a friendly turtle that loves to swim in rivers and lakes. It has a beautiful shell and enjoys basking in the sun on warm rocks.

Hábitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes

Aspecto

The Emydura macquarii krefftii has a smooth, oval-shaped shell, typically olive to dark brown, with a creamy underside. Its most striking feature is the bright yellow stripe extending from behind the eye, across the temple, and down the neck, contrasting with its darker skin.

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Emydura macquarii krefftii

Categoría

Reptiles

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Habilidades especiales

Emydura macquarii krefftii can breathe underwater using special cloacal bursae, allowing them to stay submerged for extended periods to forage and hide.

Emydura macquarii krefftii has a robust, streamlined shell that helps protect it from predators and aids in efficient swimming through water.

Emydura macquarii krefftii can quickly retract its head and limbs into its shell, providing instant protection from sudden threats.

Emydura macquarii krefftii can navigate strong river currents thanks to its webbed feet and flat, hydrodynamic shell, helping it find food.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 20-30 cm
Peso: 1-3 kg
Esperanza de vida: 20-35 años
Tamaño de la puesta: 10-20
Incubación: 60-80 días

Dieta y alimentación

An omnivore, it enjoys a varied menu of plants, insects, and small aquatic animals from its freshwater home.

Diferencias por edad: Younger turtles eat more protein (insects); adults consume more plants and algae.

Alimentos principales

Aquatic plants
Algae
Insects
Small fish
Crustaceans
Tadpoles

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Mosquito Fish

Gambusia holbrooki

Main food source for juveniles

eats

Parrot's Feather

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Common aquatic plant food

eaten by

Lace Monitor

Varanus varius

Preys on eggs and hatchlings

eaten by

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Hunts juvenile turtles

Rasgos

A rayas

Marcado con bandas paralelas o líneas de color.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.