Southwestern snake-necked turtle
A species of Snake-necked turtles Scientific name : Chelodina colliei Genus : Snake-necked turtles
Southwestern snake-necked turtle, A species of Snake-necked turtles
Scientific name: Chelodina colliei
Genus: Snake-necked turtles
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Description
The southwestern snake-necked turtle, narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle or (based on the obsolete scientific name) oblong turtle (Chelodina (Macrodiremys) colliei) is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. It is endemic to the southwestern part of Western Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
25-50 years
Diet
Southwestern snake-necked turtle primarily consumes a diet of aquatic invertebrates and small fish, leveraging its long neck and sharp curved beak for underwater hunting. Occasionally, it feeds on water vegetation, revealing an omnivorous diet.
Appearance
Southwestern snake-necked turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle with a long, snake-like neck and a flat, round carapace. Its shell is typically dark brown to black, often with subtle markings. This turtle possesses a small head, with two diminutive eyes on either side and a distinct snout. Remarkably, there are no significant differences in physical appearance between different ages or genders of this species.
Behavior
Southwestern snake-necked turtle exhibits primarily nocturnal behavior and is particularly active during the warmer months. This creature is predominantly solitary except during breeding season. Equipped with strong neck muscles, it employs an ambush technique to catch its prey. Interestingly, southwestern snake-necked turtle lacks typical territorial behavior, widely roaming aquatic environments.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Genus
Snake-necked turtles Species
Southwestern snake-necked turtle 
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