Red-headed side-neck turtle
Podocnemis erythrocephala
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Herbivore (feeds on plants) |
|---|---|
| Size | Female shell length: Average 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) Male shell length: Average 8.27 inches (21 cm) |
| Type | Reptiles |
| Range | Blackwater streams and flooded forests of Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela in Northern South America |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela; semi-aquatic |
Did you know?
- Watch the turtle move its head. Side neck turtles pull their head into their shell sideways.
- Born with bright red or orange markings on the head, females eventually darken, while male head color remains the same.