「癩頸龜」指的是蛇頸龜科(Chelidae) 下的某些特定屬，例如 Elseya 屬 (通常稱為「癩頸龜屬」) 和 Myuchelys 屬 (通常稱為「寬胸癩頸龜屬」)。 這些龜主要分佈於澳洲、新幾內亞等地，以其獨特的外形和習性而聞名。

The term Elseya branderhorsti, often translated as "snakeneck turtle," refers to certain specific genera within the family Chelidae, such as the genus Elseya (commonly known as the "Elseya turtles") and the genus Myuchelys (often called the "broad-shelled snakeneck turtles"). These turtles are primarily distributed in Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding regions. They are known for their distinctive appearance and unique behaviors.