Pig-nosed Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Pig-nosed Turtle

Carettochelys insculpta

Habitat

Freshwater rivers and lagoons.

Range

New Guinea and Northern Australia

Adult Size

Up to 28 in (Up to 70 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous

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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

Forages on riverine vegetation

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Active consumption of fruits and insects

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Feeding on fallen riparian fruits

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Slower metabolic state, opportunistic feeding