Mary River Turtle
Elusor macrurus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Reptiles
The Mary River turtle is an endangered species of short-necked turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to the Mary River in south-east Queensland, Australia. Although this turtle was known to inhabit the Mary River for nearly 30 years, it was not until 1994 that it was recognised as a new species. There has been a dramatic decrease in its population due to low reproduction rates and an increase of depredation on nests.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Chelidae
- Genus
- Elusor