Peltocephalus

Genus: Peltocephalus

Peltocephalus is a genus of freshwater turtles found in South America, known for its single living species, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, also called the big-headed Amazon River turtle. These turtles are easily recognized by their large, broad heads and strong jaws. They live mainly in slow-moving forest rivers and blackwater streams in the Amazon Basin.

Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Big-headed Amazon River Turtle)

Peltocephalus dumerilianus, also known as the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, is a freshwater turtle native to the Amazon Basin. It stands out with its unusually large head and domed shell, making it easily recognizable among river turtles. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: PodocnemididaeGenus: PeltocephalusSpecies: Peltocephalus dumerilianus Common Names Big-headed Amazon River TurtleBig-headed Sideneck…

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