Latest Articles from Herpetozoa Latest 1 Articles from Herpetozoa https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:10:32 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Herpetozoa https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/ Biology of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Schweigger, 1812) (Testudines, Pleurodira): the basal extant Podocnemididae species https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/67807/ Herpetozoa 34: 207-222

DOI: 10.3897/herpetozoa.34.e67807

Authors: Eduardo Gentil, Larissa Azevedo de Medeiros, Richard Carl Vogt, Adrian Ashton Barnett

Abstract: We review the extent and nature of scientific knowledge of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, covering distribution, morphology, taxonomy, diet, behaviour, reproduction, and ecology. We discuss the phylogenetic position of the species and its evolutionary relationships with the other podocnemidids, comparing morphological, karyological and molecular information. Also, we describe the importance of this species and its relationship with traditional Amazonian communities, including capture techniques, uses, beliefs and taboos. Finally, we comment on the conservation status of the species and the urgent need for additional studies. Besides discussing and reinterpreting published data, we provide new information from recent genetic studies, field activities and captive observations.

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