Diamond Head Turtle

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Part of the genus Emydura, in the family Chelidae, are the Australian short-necked turtles known as the Diamond Head Turtle (Emydura subglobosa worrelli).

One of the important features to note are the colour of the eyes where this species have the leading and trailing eye spots.

Found in the Northern Territory and Queensland, the Diamond Head Turtle is also known as the Worrell’s Short-necked Turtle and the Worrell’s Turtle.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Pleurodira
Family: Chelidae
Genus: Emydura
Species: E. subglobosa
Binomial name: Emydura subglobosa
Synonyms:
Emydura subglobosa subglobosa
Euchelymys subglobosa
Emydura albertisii
Tropicochelymys goodei
Emydura subglobosa worrelli
Tropicochelymys worrelli

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