Fly River Turtle (Pig-nosed) (Carettochelys insculpta)
The Fly River Turtle (Pig-nosed) (Carettochelys insculpta) is a freshwater turtle found in rivers of northern Australia and New Guinea, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- Fly River Turtle (Pig-nosed)
- Scientific name
- Carettochelys insculpta
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Rivers of northern Australia & New Guinea
The only freshwater turtle with sea-turtle flippers and a hilarious, sensitive pig-like snout.