Roti Snakenecked Turtle Singapore Zoo
Roti Island snake-necked turtles are found solely on the island of Roti in Indonesia, with only two known populations on the island. The long neck of a Roti Island snake-necked turtle is around two-thirds of the length of its shell and covered in wart-like bumps. The shell is pale grey and oval in shape, growing wider towards the tail end.
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Roti Island snakenecked turtle ( Chelodina mccordi), an endangered species, taken at Dierenpark
The Rote Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is one of 32 species freshwater turtles and tortoises in Indonesia and considered one of the world's rarest turtles (Turtle Conservation Coalition, 2011). However, it is not protected according to the Government of Indonesia Regulation Number 7 Year 1999, even though the species is.
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The Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi), also commonly known as McCord's snakeneck turtle, is a critically endangered turtle species. It is named after Rote Island in Indonesia where it was first discovered. Some individuals were later discovered in East Timor, and are considered a distinct subspecies.
Roti Island snakenecked turtle Marwell Zoo
Roti-Island Snake-necked Turtle Action Plan 2008 - IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Location Information Chelodina mccordi mccordi occurs on western Roti Island (= Pulau Rote) in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia and had an original EOO of ca 200 sq. km, but this has now been reduced to an estimated AOO of <10 sq. km.
Roti Island SnakeNecked Turtle Facts and Pictures
The Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi), also commonly known as McCord's snakeneck turtle, is a critically endangered turtle species from Rote Island in Indonesia.. Animal name origin Both the specific name, mccordi, and one of the common names, McCord's snakeneck turtle, are in honor of Dr. William Patrick McCord (born 1950), a veterinarian and turtle expert from Hopewell.
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Tel: +44 (0)1223 277427. E-mail: [email protected]. According to a new report by TRAFFIC - a joint programme of WWF and IUCN - trade in Roti Island snake-necked turtles is leading this endemic species, found only in the wetlands of eastern Indonesia, to the brink of extinction.
The Roti Island snakenecked turtle (Chelodina mccordi ) is a critically endangered turtle
The Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is a special species here at the Turtle Conservancy as it was described in 1994 by Turtle Conservancy Board Chairman, Anders Rhodin.The unique species belongs to the family Chelidae and the suborder Pleurodira. Unlike their counterpart the Cryptodirans, Pleurodirans have the interesting trait of not being able to tuck their head and neck.
Roti island snakenecked turtle Marwell Zoo
Roti Island Snake-Necked Turtle. Chelodina mccordi This semi-aquatic carnivore is one of the most endangered turtles in the world. It was highly desired in the pet industry and has a very limited range. Today only 2 or 3 populations of a few hundred remain in the wild. "/> Found At.
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Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle. Scientific Name: Chelodina mccordi. Found In: Indonesia - specifically Roti Island/Terrestrial freshwater. Size: Adults average 7 to 9 inches in the length of their shell. Diet: Omnivore. Diet consists of amphibians, fish, carrion, insects, mollusks, marine worms, and algae.
The Roti Island snakenecked turtle (Chelodina mccordi ) is a critically endangered turtle
Population Specimens of Chelodina mccordi were collected in large numbers from the populations on Roti from the early 1970s well into the 1990s; field surveys on Roti in 1993 revealed that the main mid-central island population was still reasonably robust but was under pressure due to collection for the international pet
Roti Island Snakenecked Turtle Endangered Wildlife
Chelodina mccordi (Roti Island Snake Necked Turtle) is a species of turtles in the family Austro-South American side-necked turtles. They are listed as critically endangered by IUCN and in cites appendix ii. They are found in australasia. They have sexual reproduction. EOL has data for 16 attributes, including: Known occurrences, collected.
Roti Island snakenecked turtle, a critically endangered species who is also just incredibly fun
The Critically Endangered Roti Island snake-necked turtle is endemic to the island of Rote, Indonesia. This species has been so heavily targeted for the international pet trade has driven it to the brink of extinction. Snake-necked turtles are known for their strikingly long necks. their necks are so long, in fact, that they cannot withdraw.
Roti Island Snakenecked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi) adult, critically endangered and native to
The Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi) is a special species kept at the Turtle Conservancy's Conservation Center as it was described in 1994 by Turtle Conservancy Board Chairman, Anders Rhodin.The unique species belongs to the family Chelidae and the suborder Pleurodira. Unlike their counterpart the Cryptodirans, Pleurodirans have the interesting trait of not being able to.
Roti Island SnakeNecked Turtle Tulsa Zoo
Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle : Family : CHELIDAE Species : Chelodina mccordi Maximum carapace length : 19.7 cm (MCZ 176730). Chelodina mccordi, or 'Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle', is one of the world's rarest freshwater turtles.This relatively small species was first described by A.G. Rhodin in 1994, after a study of historical specimens from the island of Roti (or 'Rote') in eastern.
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Chelodina mccordi in captivy have clutch sizes from 9 to 13 eggs. The eggs are average in size relative to other chelids with a size of 29.8 mm in length by 20.1 mm in width. Hatchlings are measured to a mean of 25.5 mm in carapace length. ( Jarrett, 2011; Kuchling, et al., 2013; Rhodin, et al., 2008)
