Platysternon megacephalum Gray, 1831 is a animal in the Platysternidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Platysternon megacephalum Gray, 1831
Platysternon megacephalum, the big-headed turtle, is a platysternid turtle found in rocky streams across Southeast Asia and southern China.
The big-headed turtle, scientifically named Platysternon megacephalum Gray, 1831, is a turtle species that belongs to the family Platysternidae. This species is native to Southeast Asia and southern China. Its specific confirmed distribution includes Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It commonly inhabits fast-flowing streams and waterfalls located in rocky areas.
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