Emydura krefftii — Overview

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The Fraser Island short-necked turtle is found only on Fraser Island off Australia's eastern coast. This is the world's largest sand island with a length of 124 km and a width of 24 km at it's maximum. The turtles live in numerous fresh water lakes on the island.

 

Biogeographic Regions: Australian; Australian :: Native

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