The Macquarie or Murray River Turtle is a wide-ranging species that occurs throughout many of the rivers of the eastern half of Australia. It is found primarily in the Murray River Basin and all its major tributaries, along with a number of coastal rivers up the New South Wales Coast. Its shell may grow up to 30cm in length.
Vulnerable in Victoria.
Emydura macquarii is listed in the following regions:
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