Species Detail
Staurotypus salvinii
Turtles & Tortoises

Staurotypus salvinii

Staurotypus salvinii

Habitat

Ponds and marshes.

Range

Central America.

Adult Size

Up to 10 in (Up to 25 cm)

Diet

Crustaceans and fish

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

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

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

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active foraging in wetlands

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Predatory behavior on small animals

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Steady aquatic intake

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Consistent feeding throughout the year