Chelodina oblonga Gray, 1841

Adult Carapace Length

Oblong turtles (Chelodina oblonga Gray, 1841) typically have a carapace length under 30 cm, though the maximum recorded carapace length for this species is 40 cm.

Hatchling Carapace Length

Newly hatched oblong turtles have a carapace length of 30 mm.

Natural Habitat

This turtle occupies a wide variety of freshwater habitats, including wetlands, lakes, and rivers.

Modified Habitat Tolerance

It is also able to survive in human-modified urban and agricultural environments, such as urban lakes and dams.

Feeding Mode

The oblong turtle is an opportunistic carnivore.

Adult Diet

It feeds primarily on macro-invertebrates, and also consumes carrion, frogs, and fish.

Hatchling Diet

Hatchlings additionally eat mosquito larvae and aquatic plants.