The Big-headed Turtle is a species of endangered amphibians found in SE Asia. There are at least 3 subspecies, with 2 more being suggested.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Platysternidae |
| Genus |
Platysternon |
| Species |
P. megacephalum |
| Scientific Name |
Platysternonmegacephalum |
| Length |
15-18 cm |
| Coloration |
Dull gray and light purple |
| Distribution |
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar |
| Habitat |
Rivers and fast streams |
| Diet |
Fish and snails |
| Clutch Size |
1-6 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Platysternon Megacephalum
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