Common Snake-necked Turtle vs Sand Goanna
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Snake-necked Turtle
0.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Sand Goanna
1.6 m
| Common Snake-necked Turtle | Sand Goanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.5–1.5 kg | 1.5–6 kg |
| Length | 20–30 cm | 1–1.6 m |
| Top Speed | – | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 25–50 yrs | 10–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 120 days | 165 days |
| Offspring | 8–24 | 4–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Wetland, River, Lake, Grassland | Woodland, Grassland, Desert, scrubland, Savanna |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Chelidae | Varanidae |
| Order | Testudines | Squamata |