Big-headed turtle
The big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is an omnivorous reptile.
- Scientific name
- Platysternon megacephalum
- Class
- Reptile
- Family / order
- Testudines
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Lifespan
- 27 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered
What does a big-headed turtle eat?
The big-headed turtle is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How long do big-headed turtles live?
In the wild, the big-headed turtle can live up to about 27 years.
Is the big-headed turtle endangered?
The big-headed turtle is currently listed as “Critically Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.