New Guinea Softshell Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

New Guinea Softshell Turtle

Pelochelys bibroni

Habitat

River mouths and freshwater streams.

Range

New Guinea

Adult Size

Up to 30 in (Up to 75 cm)

Diet

Carnivorous

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Conservation status:Data Deficient

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

Active ambush hunting

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

High metabolism

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Opportunistic scavenging

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Reduced movement