GEORGES’ TURTLE
Elseya georgesi

Until recently, thought to be a single undescribed species comprising both forms now known as Elseya georgesi and Elseya purvisi.

Restricted to the small Bellinger River of NSW. Feeds on fruits and insects which fall into the water, or aquatic insect larvae, molluscs and crustaceans.
(Bellinger River, NSW)

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