Species of New Guinea turtle
Emydura gunaleni is a species of Australasian short-necked turtle that is endemic to New Guinea. The specific epithet gunaleni honours Danny Gunalen, who was instrumental in recognising the distinctive nature of the species and in procuring specimens.[1]
Distribution
The species occurs in Western New Guinea. The type locality is the Kais River in South Sorong Regency.[1]
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