Emydura victoriae; Northern Red-face Turtle

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Emydura victoriae; Northern Red-face Turtle

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Emydura victoriae
Northern Red-face Turtle

Photographer: John White

ID: 0000 0000 0211 1779 (2011-02-16)

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date of photo 2011

this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected

photo location unknown

animal's place of origin not provided

notes A very old female, Northern Red-face Turtle (Emydura victoriae) This turtle has macrocephaly, an enlarged head from eating freshwater mussels. This condition is common in Emydura turtles that eat freshwater mussels.

photo category: Animal - Reptile

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common names Northern Red-face Turtle (photographer)

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