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Flatback turtle

flatback turtle (Natator depressus)
Bowen, Queensland
Photo © Stephen Zozaya
Natator depressus - (Garman, 1880)
Pronunciation  na-TAY-tor   dep-PRESS-uss
Etymology  Natator: Latin for 'swimmer'.
depressus: 'flattened'.
Other names  Chelonia depressus 
 
Carapace length
Species avg: 100 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
Average: 50
Description Distribution Natural history Conservation Further information More photos

Conservation status

Aust: vulnerable
Qld: vulnerable
WA: vulnerable
IUCN: data deficient

Conservation notes

General threats

General threats to reptiles, and indeed all native wildlife, include:

Note: these are general threats and may not apply to this particular species.

How you can help

There are many ways you can help our reptiles. Here are my top three suggestions:

  1. donate to a habitat restoration organisation
  2. ensure your carbon footprint is as small as possible
  3. donate to another habitat restoration organisation
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