Big-headed Amazon River Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Big-headed Amazon River Turtle

Peltocephalus dumerilianus

Habitat

Blackwater river systems.

Range

Amazon Basin

Adult Size

Up to 18 in (Up to 45 cm)

Diet

Omnivorous

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Conservation status:Near Threatened

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

Feeding on aquatic fruits

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Active foraging

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Opportunistic feeding

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Lowered activity