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"Snake-necked" turtles lead an aquatic life and only leave the water for laying eggs or to sunbath. They snap their prey, predominantly fi shes, as a whole and suck them into their mouth by applying underpressure.
Status according to Red List: not evaluated
Characteristics
| Classification | Order chelonians, family "snake-necked" turtles |
|---|---|
| Diet | Fishes, crustacean and partly also carrion |
| Habitat | Lotic waters, swamps and lagoons |
| Reproduction | 1–3 per year, 6–24 eggs, incubation perios: 110–168 days; maximum age above 35 years |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
