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Fitzroy River turtle
Rheodytes - Legler and Cann, 1980

Pronunciation: ree-oh-DIE-tayz
Etymology: 'river dweller'.

Taxonomic notes:

Notes:
Statistics: Reproductive modes:
Oviparous - 1 out of 1 Australian species

Size range:
Smallest Australian species: Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) at 25 cm
 Longest Australian species: Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) at up to 25 cm
Number of Australian species: 1
 

Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops)
Connors River, Queensland
Photo © Angus McNab
Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) distribution range map Rheodytes leukops
Fitzroy River turtle
Year described
Legler & Cann 1980
Description

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