# Pig-nosed turtle (*Carettochelys insculpta*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is a reptile in the turtles and tortoises group, belonging to the family Carettochelyidae in the order Testudines. It is a medium-sized turtle with an adult body mass of 13.16 kg, with reported values from 10.05 to 16.28 kg, and it lives in riverine habitat. The IUCN Red List classifies the pig-nosed turtle as Endangered (EN) in its global assessment, an IUCN threatened category. Its clutch size is 22.5, with 0.75 clutches per year, an egg incubation period of 69 days and a lifespan of 38.4 years.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1 kg – 16.3 kg |
| Length | up to 75 cm |
| Lifespan | 38.4 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | riverine |
| Egg incubation | 69 days |
| Young per litter or clutch | 22.5 |
| Litters or clutches a year | 0.75 |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Active | At night (nocturnal) |
| Lifestyle | Aquatic |
| Conservation status | Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Reptilia
- order: Testudines
- family: Carettochelyidae
- genus: Carettochelys
- species: *Carettochelys insculpta* Ramsay, 1886

Synonyms: *Carettochelys insculpta canni*

## Common questions

### Is the pig-nosed turtle endangered?

Yes. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered (EN) in its global assessment, which is an IUCN threatened category.

### How heavy is the pig-nosed turtle?

An adult Pig-nosed turtle weighs 13.16 kg, with reported values from 10.05 to 16.28 kg.

### What kind of animal is the pig-nosed turtle?

It is a reptile in the turtles and tortoises group, classified in the family Carettochelyidae, suborder Cryptodira and order Testudines.

### What habitat does the pig-nosed turtle live in?

The pig-nosed turtle lives in riverine habitat.

### How long does the pig-nosed turtle live?

The pig-nosed turtle has a lifespan of 38.4 years.

### How long do Pig-nosed turtle eggs take to hatch?

The egg incubation period is 69 days. Its clutch size is 22.5, with 0.75 clutches per year.

### Who named the pig-nosed turtle?

The scientific name Carettochelys insculpta is attributed to Ramsay, 1886.

### What are other names for the pig-nosed turtle?

Other English names are Warrajan, Pig-nose turtle, Fly river turtle, Pitted-shell turtle and Pitted-shelled turtle.

## Sources

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