Manning River Saw-shelled Turtle

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Myuchelys purvisi

Manning River Saw-shelled Turtle, a reference photo
Photo: Faendalimas · Public domain

The Manning River snapping turtle (Myuchelys purvisi), or Manning River saw-shelled turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae, endemic to Australia.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Manning River Saw-shelled Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Testudines
Family
Chelidae
Species
Myuchelys purvisi

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