Big-headed Amazon River Turtle (Peltocephalus dumerilianus) — Vulnerable Reptilia

Big-headed Amazon River Turtle

Peltocephalus dumerilianus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Reptilia · Podocnemididae

About

The Big-headed Amazon River turtle, also known as the big-headed sideneck, is a species of turtle in the family Podocnemididae.

Fun Fact

The largest specimen recorded possessed a 50 cm (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

19 years

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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