Fly River Turtle
Softshell Turtles

Fly River Turtle

Carettochelys insculpta

Habitat

Rivers, streams, and estuaries

Range

New Guinea, Northern Australia

Adult Size

14-22 in (35-56 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous: fruit, leaves, insects, snails

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Autumn; feed every 2-3 days

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Winter; every 3-4 days

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Spring; every 2 days

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Summer; daily feeding