Gulf Snapping Turtle
Elseya lavarackorum
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 3/07/2008
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Not Listed
Listed since:
Population trend:
Other names: None
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Gulf Snapping Turtle is restricted to rivers draining into the Gulf of Carpentaria and little is known about this species.
Threats
The main identified threats to the Gulf Snapping Turtle include disturbance to nesting sites by feral animals, such as pigs and the trampling and degradation of habitat by grazing and watering cattle.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database