Oblong turtle
A species of Snake-necked turtles, Also known as Narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle Scientific name : Chelodina oblonga Genus : Snake-necked turtles
Oblong turtle, A species of Snake-necked turtles
Also known as:
Narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle
Scientific name: Chelodina oblonga
Genus: Snake-necked turtles
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Description
Oblong turtle displays a distinctive penchant for slow, ambush predation, biding its time in the muddy depths until prey comes within catching range. Remarkably, even when a lengthy wait is void of sustenance, oblong turtle can survive for years on end without food or nutrients, a fascinating testament to its profound metabolic adaptation.
General Info
Lifespan
25-50 years
Diet
Oblong turtle subsists primarily on an omnivorous diet with a significant leaning towards carnivory. Its diet consist mostly of aquatic invertebrates, small fish, and plant material, with a particular preference for soft-bodied prey like worms and molluscs.
Appearance
Oblong turtle is medium-sized, with a unique streamlined shell. It has a small head with a sharp, elongated snout and large, powerful webbed feet. Its coarse skin is typically grey-brown shades. The shell is predominantly black-brown with growth rings evident. Interestingly, the shell's shape changes significantly with age, evolving from a round design in younger individuals to a more oval shape in adults.
Behavior
Oblong turtle is a nocturnal and largely solitary species, known for its unique neck retraction method. Its foraging behavior consists of scavenging for invertebrates and plant feed within aquatic environments. Marked by sedentary habits, oblong turtle seldom extends beyond its immediate habitat, displaying territorial instincts primarily during breeding season.
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