[4] E. subglobosa is found in northern Queensland, Australia, and in southern New Guinea.

[3][5] E. subglobosa lives in freshwater rivers and swamps,[3] and also in lagoons and lakes.

In captivity, it feeds on fish, commercial turtle pellets, and plant matter.

[citation needed] In Florida in the United States, E. subglobosa had been bred to supply the market.

[citation needed] Hong Kong and Taiwan had also bred the red-bellied short-necked turtle.