Species Detail
Manning River Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Manning River Turtle

Myuchelys purvisi

Habitat

Clear, rocky mountain streams.

Range

Eastern Australia

Adult Size

Up to 9 in (Up to 22 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Predation on small snails and insects

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Active hunting in currents

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Opportunistic feeding

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Low activity