Madagascan Big-headed Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Madagascan Big-headed Turtle

Erymnochelys madagascariensis

Habitat

Rivers, marshes, and permanent lakes.

Range

Madagascar

Adult Size

Up to 18 in (Up to 45 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

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

Foraging for mollusks and aquatic plants

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Active feeding during the rainy season

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Steady grazing in river environments

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Reduced activity in cooler months