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Turtle Species
Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata
- Scientific nameAstrochelys radiata
- Japanese nameホウシャガメ
- FamilyTortoises (Testudinidae)
- Max carapace length41 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan85 years
- DietHerbivorous
- LifestyleTerrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)CR — Critically Endangered
- iNaturalist observations890
About this species
The radiated tortoise is a tortoise species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. It is a very long-lived species, with recorded lifespans of up to 188 years. These tortoises are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat and because of poaching.
Source: Wikipedia「Radiated tortoise」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
