Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Murray River Turtle (Emydura macquarii) - Uncertain Risk

Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Murray River Turtle (Emydura macquarii) - Uncertain Risk
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The Murray River turtle (Emydura macquarii) is a freshwater turtle native to rivers in eastern Australia. This species has been introduced and established populations beyond its native range in southern Australia. Only information regarding the potential impacts of these introduced populations was found. Additionally, E. macquarii is available in the pet trade but information regarding volume and duration of trade is unknown. The History of Invasiveness is classified as Data Deficient. The Overall Climate Match for Emydura macquarii to the contiguous United States was High. Areas of high match were mainly concentrated in the southwest. The Certainty of Assessment is Low due to a lack of information regarding this species’ history of invasiveness. The Overall Risk Assessment Category for E. macquarii is Uncertain.

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