Chelodina longicollis

Eastern Long-necked Turtle at Lyneham, ACT

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Identification history

Chelodina longicollis	18 Apr 2025	PatrickCampbell2
Chelodina longicollis	17 Apr 2025	CarbonAI
Chelodina longicollis	17 Apr 2025	rhyshardy

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Several eastern long necks enjoying the sun and exploring mud in shallows of Lyneham wetland, drained for maintenance. Crews were mindful of wilflife with a spotter onsite, and happy to chat about the works. Post edited to 14 individual turtles after a recount on 18 April 2025.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.129965 -35.255683
Maps Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South Lyneham Wetland City Renewal Authority Area
Places Lyneham, ACT

Sighting information

14 Abundance
16 Apr 2025 10:09 PM Recorded on
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Mixed Gender
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Chelodina longicollis Scientific name
Eastern Long-necked Turtle Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 899m Recorded at altitude
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