Fitzroy River Turtle

Rheodytes leukops

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The Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) is a species of freshwater turtle in the Chelidae family. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rheodytes, the other member being the extinct form Rheodytes devisi. The species is endemic to south eastern Queensland, Australia and only found in riffle zones of the Fitzroy River.

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