Big-headed turtle lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 27 years
🏆 The longest-lived big-headed turtle on record reached 27 years in captivity.
Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum). The oldest known individual lived 27 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
How old in human years?
Age
Big-headed turtle age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Big-headed turtle | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 22 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 44 | Middle age |
| 15 yr | 67 | Senior |
| 20 yr | 89 | Elderly |
| 25 yr | 111 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 133 | Elderly |
Big-headed turtle profile
| Classification | Reptilia > Testudines > Platysternidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Platysternon megacephalum |
| Longest recorded | 27 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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