Measurements of the Big-Headed Turtle (Platysternon megacephalum Gray, 1831) (Platysternidae, Testudines) from Phu Luang, Loei Province, Northeastern Thailand

Tanya Chan-ard; Michael Cota; Chirachai Achachak; Mongkol Safuwong

Authors

Tanya Chan-ard Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Michael Cota Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Thailand, Technopolis, Khlong 5, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
Chirachai Achachak Phu Luang Wildlife Research Station, Phu Ruea, Loei 42230 Thailand
Mongkol Safuwong Phu Luang Wildlife Research Station, Phu Ruea, Loei 42230 Thailand

Keywords:

Platysternon megacephalum, Platysternidae, Big-headed Turtle

Abstract

A voucher specimen of Platysternon megacephalum is noted for its size being much larger than specimens previously reported. The specimen was measured and the results are herein recorded.

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