Abstract
This turtle is characterised by a reversed sexual dimorphism, with the adult male weighing 5500 g, with a carapace measuring 420 mm, being significantly larger than the female that weighs 3500 g and measures 340 mm. This turtle possesses a distinctive massive tail that is more than half the length of the carapace in adult males. In all sexes and ages, the tail has a large precloacal portion and is laterally compressed. The head is relatively small for its carapace size, displaying a prominent headshield that becomes more distinct from the surrounding skin colouring with age.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Queenland's Threatened Animals |
| Editors | Peter Storer Editorial Services |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | CSIRO Publishing |
| Pages | 201-202 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780643096141 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |