Oblong turtle
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The oblong turtle (Chelodina oblonga), also known commonly as the narrow-breasted snake-necked turtle and the southwestern snake-necked turtle,[4] is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to the southwestern part of Western Australia.[5]
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Pleurodira |
Family: | Chelidae |
Genus: | Chelodina |
Subgenus: | Macrochelodina |
Species: | C. oblonga |
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Chelodina oblonga | |
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The species has been successfully bred in captivity in Cologne Zoological Garden.
While all turtles are popularly believed to be mute, the oblong turtle is known to have a wide range of vocalizations.[6]