The Big-headed Turtle is a species of endangered amphibians found in SE Asia. There are at least 3 subspecies, with 2 more being suggested.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Reptilia |
Order |
Testudines |
Suborder |
Cryptodira |
Family |
Platysternidae |
Genus |
Platysternon |
Species |
P. megacephalum |
Scientific Name |
Platysternonmegacephalum |
Length |
15-18 cm |
Coloration |
Dull gray and light purple |
Distribution |
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar |
Habitat |
Rivers and fast streams |
Diet |
Fish and snails |
Clutch Size |
1-6 eggs |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Platysternon Megacephalum
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Big Headed Turtle Hatchling
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