This freshwater turtle is endemic to northern and northeastern Australia where it is one of the few native predators against the invasive Cane Toad (Rhinella marina). This turtle was formerly included in the genus Elseya. It is distinguished by the short spines on its neck, visible in this photo.
Digiscoped with Panasonic DMC-LZ5 | Nikon FieldScope III | 30XWA | hand-held (no adapter)