| Manning River Turtle | |
|---|---|
| Physical description | |
| Binomial name | Myuchelys purvisi |
| Habitat | Freshwater |
| Lifespan | Unknown |
| Average Size | 18 cm |
| Average weight | 1.0 kgs |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Conservational Status | |
| Status | DD |
| IUCN status | IUCN 3.1 |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Pleurodira |
| Family | Chelidae |
| Subfamily | Chelodininae |
| Genus | Myuchelys |
| Species | M. purvisi |
| Distribution | |
| Distribution of species | NSW, Australia |
The Manning River snapping turtle (Myuchelys purvisi) is a species of turtle in the Chelidae family. It is endemic to Australia.
External Links[]
- Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group 1996. Elseya purvisi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.