Emydura macquarii

Macquarie Turtle at Horseshoe Lagoon and West Albury Wetlands

Emydura macquarii at Horseshoe Lagoon and West Albury Wetlands - 11 Nov 2023
Emydura macquarii at Horseshoe Lagoon and West Albury Wetlands - 11 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Emydura macquarii 16 Apr 2024 PatrickCampbell
Chelodina longicollis 9 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Emydura macquarii 9 Apr 2024 Petesteamer

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Wonga -West Albury Wetlands: Large wetland area alongside Murray river. River redgums predominate with tall reed banks and large grassy areas. Water flow and therefore quality, is maintained by a series of irrigation doors and pipes. Heavy population visible on this day

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2023 11:26 AM Recorded on
  • Petesteamer Recorded by

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  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Emydura macquarii Scientific name
  • Macquarie Turtle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Very rare / threatened
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 794m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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