Which critically endangered, long-necked freshwater turtle is endemic exclusively to shallow freshwater lakes and wetlands on Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi)
- Step 1: Chelodina mccordi is an extraordinary snake-necked turtle restricted to isolated wetlands on Rote Island. Step 2. Severe habitat degradation and historic illegal pet trade pushed it to near-extinction in the wild. Answer: Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina mccordi). Why not the others: Pig-nosed turtle is native to southern New Guinea.
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