The Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops) is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Chelidae. It is the only surviving member of the genus Rheodytes, the other member being the extinct form Rheodytes devisi.[5] The species is endemic to south eastern Queensland, Australia and only found in tributaries of the Fitzroy River.
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